James Madison, Class of 1771
James Madison, Class of 1771

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James Madison, Class of 1771

James Sharples, 1752–1811; born Lancashire, England; died New York, NY
PP170

Information

Title
James Madison, Class of 1771
Maker
James Sharples
Medium
Pastel
Dimensions
26.5 x 21.4 cm. (10 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.) frame: 36.2 x 31.8 cm. (14 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Princeton University, presented in 1916 by a group of alumni
Object Number
PP170
Culture
British
Type
pastels, drawings
Materials
canvas, pastels, laid paper
Subject
figures (representations), portraits, presidents, men

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