Collection Presidential Retreats
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was 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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