Bio Julia Tyler
Julia Gardiner was born on May 4, 1820 to Juliana McLachlan and David Gardiner, descendent of prominent and wealthy New York families....
Julia Gardiner Tyler
- Artist
- Francesco Anelli
- Date of Work
- 1846-1848
- Medium
- oil paint
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association
Julia Gardiner Tyler
This oil on canvas painting of Julia Gardiner Tyler was done by Francesco Anelli when she was 26 years old. Julia Tyler was President John Tyler's second wife and served as first lady from June 26, 1844 to March 4, 1845.
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