Sharing White House History about Benjamin Harrison
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Benjamin Harrison
- Artist
- Eastman Johnson
- Date of Work
- 1895
- Medium
- oil paint
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association
Benjamin Harrison
This oil on canvas portrait of President Benjamin Harrison was done by Eastman Johnson. Johnson's career covered several subjects including portraits of famous Americans and Native American communities. Benjamin Harrison was the grandson of William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States. He was a Senator prior to serving as president from March 4, 1889 until March 4, 1893.
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