Who created "Harriet Lane Johnston"?

Harriet Lane Johnston was created by John Henry Brown in 1878.

What medium is "Harriet Lane Johnston"?

Harriet Lane Johnston is Painting-Miniature.

Is "Harriet Lane Johnston" in the public domain?

Yes, Harriet Lane Johnston is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Harriet Lane Johnston

John Henry Brown

1878

Medium

Painting-Miniature

Classification

Painting-Miniature

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of May S. Kennedy

Accession Number

1928.1.1

Tags

collectorbust

About this artwork

Harriet Lane Johnston (1830-1903) was President James Buchananâs niece and ward, and served as hostess of the White House during Buchananâs administration. Orphaned at age eleven, she was raised by her uncle, but came into her own as a strong presence in the White House. In 1903 she earned the affectionate nickname âFirst Lady of the National Collection of Fine Artsâ when she gave her art collection to the ânational art gallery,â which Congress decided should be part of the Smithsoni...

Art Historical Context

Harriet Lane Johnston (1830-1903), captured in this delicate 1878 miniature portrait John Henry Brown, gazes confidently from a bust-length view, embodying the grace and poise that defined her remarkable life. Orphaned at eleven, she was raised by her bachelor uncle, President James Buchanan and stepped into the spotlight as White House hostess during his 1857-1861 administration. At just 27, Harriet charmed Washington society with her elegance, hosting lavish events amid national tensions leading to the Civil War. ed in the tradition of 19th-century American miniature portraits, this small-s...

Harriet Lane Johnston

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