Three 19th-century engravings relating to Kentucky Senator Henry Clay (1777-1852). 1st item: A large steel engraved portrait of Clay seated outdoors near Ashland, his home in Lexington, visible in the distance to Clay's left and also depicted in the vignette in the lower margin. Clay sits beneath a tree and is accompanied by his dog. The print was first published in 1843 as Clay was preparing for his 1844 Presidential campaign and is derived from the c.1840 painting by John Wood Dodge (Nashville/Chicago/New York, 1807-1893) now in the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Engraved by H.S. Sadd and published by John Neale, 1843. Sheet: 30" H x 24" W. 2nd item: ASHLAND, THE HOMESTEAD OF HENRY CLAY NEAR LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY, "drawn by James Hamilton after daguerreotypes taken on the spot by J.M. Hewitt," engraved by J. Sartain and published by F. Hegan, Louisville, 1853. Sheet: 21" H x 29 1/4" W. 3rd item: THE UNITED STATES SENATE, A.D. 1850, colored steel engraving depicting Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber. Other lawmakers pictured include John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Stephen Douglas, etc. Circa 1855. Drawn by P. F. Rothermel, engraved by R. Whitechurch. 28" H x 33 1/2" W. 

All unframed. 1st item: Full margins, light toning and foxing, overall very good condition. 2nd item: Restored condition. Repaired tear lower left edge, applied backing to minimize losses upper edge plus scattered, light abrasions. 3rd item: Margins trimmed, toning.