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George Washington (1)

1796
oil on canvas
no dimensions avaliable

National Portrait Gallery

Washington, D.C.

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Gilbert Stuart painted this celebrated "Lansdowne" portrait in his Germantown, Pennsylvania, studio in 1796. It was commissioned by William Bingham, United States senator from Pennsylvania, and his wife, for the Earl of Shelburne, later Marquis of Lansdowne, who had defended the rebellious colonies in Parliment.
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Henry Rice

ca. 1815
Oil on wood
26 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (67.3 x 54.6 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

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Horatio Gates

ca. 1793–94
oil on canvas
44 1/4 x 35 7/8 in. (112.4 x 91.1 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

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Description: This portrait, representing Revolutionary War hero General Horatio Gates (1728–1806), was painted long after he led his troops to victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. Although his military career was turbulent, the English-born Gates is represented in the uniform of a brigadier general, decorated with the medal that Congress...
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James Madison

1804
oil on canvas
Height: 74.93 cm (29.5 in.), Width: 62.55 cm (24.63 in.)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Williamsburg, VA

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James Madison, Jr. (March 16, 1751– June 28, 1836) was the fourth President of the United States. He is widely regarded as the “Father of the Constitution” and the author of the Bill of Rights. He has been called the chief architect of the most important political experiment in human history.
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James Madison (1)

c. 1821
oil on wood
65.3 x 54.3 cm (25 11/16 x 21 3/8 in.)

Private Collection

Unknown, USA

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Stuart first portrayed James Madison when he was Jefferson's secretary of state. The Gibbs-Coolidge likeness may have been painted from life during Madison's two terms as president from 1809 to 1817. The deep green curtain accents the color of Madison's eyes.
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James Monroe

ca. 1820–22
oil on canvas
40 1/4 x 32 in. (102.2 x 81.3 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

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James Monroe (1758–1831) fought in the American Revolution, served in the Virginia legislature, and was elected to the Continental Congress. After acting as both secretary of state and secretary of war during the War of 1812, he became the fifth president of the United States in 1817 and served until 1825. His greatest accomplishments included the...
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Jerome Bonaparte

1804
oil on canvas
Height: 71.76 cm (28.25 in.), Width: 59.69 cm (23.5 in.)

Private Collection

Unknown, USA

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Jerome-Napoleon Bonaparte, French Prince, King of Westphalia, 1st Prince of Montfort (15 November 1784 – 24 June 1860) was the youngest brother of Napoleon, who made him king of Westphalia (1807–1813). After 1848, when his nephew Louis Napoleon became President of the French Republic, he served in several official roles.
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John Adams

1826
oil on canvas
76.2 cm x 53.6 cm

National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

Washington, D.C.

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John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States (1797–1801). Hailing from New England, Adams, a prominent lawyer and public figure in Boston, was highly educated and represented Enlightenment values...
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John Quincy Adams

1818
oil on panel
68 x 55.9 cm (26.77 x 22.01 in)

The White House Collection

Washington, D.C.

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John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was the sixth President of the United States (1825–1829). He was also an American diplomat and served in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
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John R. Murray

ca. 1800
oil on canvas
29 3/8 x 24 1/8 in. (74.6 x 61.3 cm)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, NY

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