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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale in 1800. Oil on canvas, 23 x 19 inches. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

The portrait of Jefferson was completed in Philadelphia before mid-May 1800 when he left that capital for Monticello. The face has the glow of health, a warm complexion. The sitter here looks directly at us and does so with candor, as our equal. The splendid eyes and mouth convey reason and tolerance.

Artist
Rembrandt Peale
Date of Work
1800
Medium
Oil
Type
Portrait
Credit
White House Collection/White House Historical Association