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  • Record No:1.819
  • Subject/Title:Jackson, Andrew
  • Artist:Hankins, Cornelius
  • Date Created:Unknown
  • Owner/Location:TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum
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  • Materials/Media:Oil on canvas.
  • History:Full figured oil portrait of a young Andrew Jackson in a military uniform. Portrait done after the Earl portrait.History of painting here.
  • Notes:Jackson came to Tennessee in 1788 and was closely associated with William Blount who appointed him as Representative to Washington. Jackson led major campaigns during the Indian Wars. He was elected President of the United States in 1828 and again in 1832.
  • Categories:Portrait paintings; Men;Indian Wars; Politicians.