Zachary Taylor
This portrait of President Zachary Taylor was painted by an unknown artist between 1835 and 1845. Prior to being elected president, President Taylor served in the United States Army. Taylor fought in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, and the Second Seminole War. His reputation as a war hero during the Mexican-American War helped propel him to the presidency.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date of Work
- ca.1835-1845
- Medium
- oil paint, canvas
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association