Who created "James Buchanan"?

James Buchanan was created by John Henry Brown in ca. 1865.

When was "James Buchanan" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1865.

What medium is "James Buchanan"?

James Buchanan is Painting-Miniature.

Is "James Buchanan" in the public domain?

Yes, James Buchanan is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

James Buchanan

John Henry Brown

ca. 1865

Medium

Painting-Miniature

Classification

Painting-Miniature

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Harriet Lane Johnston

Accession Number

1906.9.2

Tags

presidentbust

About this artwork

John Henry Brown chose to paint this miniature from a daguerreotype he made of United States president James Buchanan (1791-1868), and took great satisfaction in the likeness. James Buchanan Henry, the presidentâs nephew and ward, later wrote a biography of his uncle, commenting that âThe best likeness of him is a miniature portrait on ivory, by Brown of Philadelphia . . . Buchanan was tall---over six feet, broad shouldered, and had a portly and dignified bearing . . . his features [were] st...

James Buchanan

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