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James Monroe (1758-1831)

John Vanderlyn

Artwork Details

James Monroe (1758-1831)
circa 1800-1852
John Vanderlyn
oil on canvas
25 ⅞ in x 22 3/10 in (65.72 cm x 56.67 cm);31 ¾ in x 28 in x 3 ⅝ in (80.64 cm x 71.12 cm x 9.21 cm)
Bequest of Henry C. Lewis
1895.16

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Physical Description:

Bust length portrait of caucasian male, light colored eyes, greying brown hair pulled away from face. Wearing a black jacket with sizable white cravat. Set against brown backdrop, resembling empty wooden shelving above sitter's right shoulder. (Larson 2/5/18) 

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