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John Adams

Artist
James Sharples, c. 1751 - 1811
Sitter
John Adams, 30 Oct 1735 - 4 Jul 1826
Date
1800
Type
Painting
Medium
Pastel on paper
Dimensions
22.8cm x 17.7cm (9" x 6 15/16"), Estimate
Topic
John Adams: Male
John Adams: Literature\Writer
John Adams: Politics and Government\Congressman\Continental congressman
John Adams: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration
John Adams: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US
John Adams: Politics and Government\Diplomat
John Adams: Politics and Government\President of US
John Adams: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts
Portrait
Credit Line
Owner: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
B.57.62 MFAH
Data Source
Catalog of American Portraits