Old World Portraits
John Quincy Adams
George Caleb Bingham
A masterful mid-19th-century portrait of John Quincy Adams, capturing the dignity and character of the American statesman.
Martin Van Buren
Francis Alexander
1830 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant 19th-century oil portrait capturing the dignified presence of Martin Van Buren with masterful lighting.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with cooler, clearer color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1830 by Francis Alexander, this oil-on-panel portrait depicts Martin Van Buren in a classic three-quarter view. Part of the White House collection, the work is characterized by its dramatic chiaroscuro, with the subject's face and white cravat emerging from a deep, dark background, highlighting the artist's refined technique and the sitter's calm, intelligent gaze.
More like this
