Study for the Portrait of President Millard Fillmore
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This charcoal and chalk on paper study of President Millard Fillmore's was created by George Peter Alexander Healy, sometimes known as G. P. A. Healy, on December 12, 1857. Healy used this study for the official portrait of President Fillmore in the White House Collection. Healy was one of the most popular and prolific portraitists of the mid-19th century. Fillmore had served in the House of Representatives and was vice president when President Zachary Taylor died suddenly while in office in 1850. Fillmore served as president from July 9, 1850 until March 4, 1853.
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Date:
December 17, 1857
Creator:
G. P. A. Healy
People:
Millard Fillmore
Credit line:
The Buffalo History Museum
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lower left
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To /Mr. Fillmore with [possibly Miss Fuller with] / Mr. Henley’s compliments / the original sketch for / the Fillmore picture / ordered by Congress / Buffalo Dec. 17 / 1857
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This charcoal and chalk on paper study of President Millard Fillmore's was created by George Peter Alexander Healy, sometimes known as G. P. A. Healy, on December 12, 1857. Healy used this study for the official portrait of President Fillmore in the White House Collection. Healy was one of the most popular and prolific portraitists of the mid-19th century. Fillmore had served in the House of Representatives and was vice president when President Zachary Taylor died suddenly while in office in 1850. Fillmore served as president from July 9, 1850 until March 4, 1853.
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1120895
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Digital Library
Presidents and First Families
Fine & Decorative Arts
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Buffalo, New York
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White House Historical Association
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https://www.whitehousehistory.org/press-room/rights-and-reproductions-guidelines

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