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William Henry Harrison: Ninth President of the United States, by Nathaniel Currier, ink, 1850

William Henry Harrison: Ninth President of the United States

Nathaniel Currier

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

William Henry Harrison: Ninth President of the United States is a 1850 ink by Nathaniel Currier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Nathaniel Currier
When & what style?
1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man standing in a grassy area, wearing a long brown coat over a dark suit and holding a cane in his right hand. He has short hair and is looking to the left. In the background, there are trees and a large building with a dome. The man is standing on a grassy area with some plants and a tree stump to his right. The background is a light color, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity. This painting is a great example of Romanticism, and if you want to learn more about this style, you should check out the movement: Romanticism.

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