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James Buchanan

This oil on canvas painting of President James Buchanan was done by William Merritt Chase after an earlier engraving by another artist. Prior to his presidency, Buchanan had served in the House of Representatives and the Senate, was Secretary of State under Presidents Polk and Taylor and served as an ambassador. He was president from March 4, 1857 until March 4, 1861.
Artist
William Merritt Chase
Date of Work
1902
Medium
oil paint
Type
Portrait
Credit
White House Collection/White House Historical Association