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Title James Madison
Description
Stuart first portrayed James Madison when he was Jefferson's secretary of state. The Gibbs-Coolidge likeness may have been painted from life during Madison's two terms as president from 1809 to 1817. The deep green curtain accents the colour of Madison's eyes
Date c. 1821
Medium oil on panel
Dimensions 65.3 × 54.3 cm (25.7 × 21.4 in)
Gallery 60 A
Accession number 1979.4.2
Credit line Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Source/Photographer 1. Uploaded to en: by User:Csberger at July 7, 2005
2. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

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