Bio James Madison
At his inauguration, James Madison, a small, wizened man, appeared old and worn; Washington Irving described him as "but a...
James Madison
- Artist
- John Vanderlyn
- Date of Work
- 1816
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
James Madison
This portrait of James Madison was painted by American artist John Vanderlyn in 1816, towards the end of Madison's presidency. James Monroe, Madison's close friend and successor, commissioned the portrait. Madison served in the House of Representatives and the cabinet. He was president from March 4, 1809 until March 4, 1817.
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