Bio Emily Donelson
After losing his beloved wife, Rachel, Andrew Jackson asked Emily Donelson, Rachel's favorite niece, to serve as his White House...
Emily Tennessee Donelson
- Artist
- Ralph E.W. Earl
- Date of Work
- 1830
- Medium
- oil paint
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association
Emily Tennessee Donelson
This oil-on-canvas portrait of Emily Donelson was done by Ralph E. W. Earl. She was President Andrew Jackson's niece and served as First Lady and White House hostess during his presidency after the sudden death of Jackson's wife, Rachel in December 1828, between Andrew Jackson's election and inauguration. Jackson served as president until March 4, 1837.
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