Adalbert John Volck
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Adalbert J. Volck (1828 - 1912) was a dentist, political cartoonist, and caricaturist born in Bavaria. He was known for supporting the Confederacy during the American Civil War, doing so through his political cartoons (below), smuggling items for the Confederate army, and personally assisting President Jefferson Davis by acting as a courier.
Volck was also known for his work on porcelain restoration techniques in dentistry. |
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still life by Adalbert John Volck, showing decanter of wine, oysters, small vase of flowers, slice of lemon new25/Adalbert John Volck-766398.jpg Painting ID:: 93079
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Date 1874
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