Alexander Hamilton c. 1806

This oil painting portrait of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull, completed around 1806, depicts the Founding Father in a formal, yet approachable pose. Hamilton, known for his role in the American Revolution and as the first Secretary of the Treasury, is shown in a dark coat and white cravat against a simple brown background. Trumbull, a prominent artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was commissioned to paint many prominent figures, including fellow revolutionaries. His portrait of Hamilton captures the statesman's intelligence and determination, solidifying his legacy in American history.