James Monroe 1819

"James Monroe" is an oil-on-canvas portrait of the fifth President of the United States painted in 1819 by Samuel F.B. Morse. It is considered one of Morse's most important works, and it is now on display in the White House in Washington, D.C. The portrait depicts Monroe in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and a white cravat, against a simple background. Morse's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the President’s stoic demeanor and dignified presence.