James Buchanan, (painting).

James Buchanan, (painting).

McMaster, William E., 1819-1889, painter. (attributed to)

James Buchanan, (painting).

34 1/2 x 26 3/4 in. (87.6 x 67.9 cm).

Portrait male -- Buchanan, James -- Waist length

Occupation -- Political -- President

James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland, 1120 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603

The painting was executed in July 1856, soon after Buchanan became the Democratic Party's candidate for the Presidency. He sat for the portrait at Wheatland. The painting was purchased by Rev. Edward Y. Buchanan, James Buchanan's brother.

Cahalan, Sally Smith, "James Buchanan and His Family at Wheatland," The James Buchanan Foundation, Lancaster, PA, c1988.

Community Gallery of Lancaster County Survey, 1976.

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