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Artist
John Chester Buttre, 10 Jun 1821 - 2 Dec 1893
Sitter
James Buchanan, 21 Apr 1791 - 1 Jun 1868
Date
1857
Type
Print
Medium
Engraving on paper
Dimensions
Image: 62.8 x 46.5cm (24 3/4 x 18 5/16")
Sheet: 70.7 x 55.3cm (27 13/16 x 21 3/4")
Topic
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Printed Material\Book
Home Furnishings\Drape
Architecture\Column
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Carpet
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table\Writing table
James Buchanan: Male
James Buchanan: Law and Crime\Lawyer
James Buchanan: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate
James Buchanan: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Pennsylvania
James Buchanan: Politics and Government\President of US
James Buchanan: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of State
James Buchanan: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Minister
James Buchanan: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Pennsylvania
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
