Sharing White House History about Martin Van Buren
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Martin Van Buren
- Artist
- G. P. A. Healy
- Date of Work
- 1858
- Medium
- oil paint, canvas
- Type
- Portrait
- Credit
- White House Collection/White House Historical Association
Martin Van Buren
This oil on canvas painting of President Martin Van Buren was done by George Peter Alexander Healy. Healy was one of the most popular and prolific portraitists of the mid-nineteenth century. Prior to becoming president, Van Buren was the governor of New York and represented New York in the U.S. Senate. He was also the Vice President for President Andrew Jackson. His administration was from 1837 to 1841.
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