Imagining James Hoban
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This wax bas-relief on glass portrait is of James Hoban, an Irish-American who was an architect of the White House and many other Washington, D.C. landmarks. The portrait is attributed to John Christian Rauschner, a German sculptor who specialized in wax portraits. It was acquired for the White House Collection by the White House Historical Association in 1976.
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James Hoban, bas-relief attributed to the itinerant German-born artist John Christian Rauschner, c. 1800.
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White House Historical AssociationNewell Convers Wyeth’s 1932 poster for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company depicted Hoban indicating progress on the President's House to President Washington during an early summer day in 1798.
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Hoban supervised the completion of the Capitol's North Wing between 1798 and 1800.
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The White House Historical AssociationThe White House depicted by artist D. K. Stone on this joint issue first day cover.
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This first day cover featured a 22K gold replica of the stamp in a clear case.
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Commemorative card by artist James Womer depicts an idealized portrait of a young Hoban.
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Artist D. K. Stone portrays a mature Hoban in traditional Irish clothing.
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