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Artist
Henry Williams, 1787 - 1830
Sitter
John Quincy Adams, 11 Jul 1767 - 23 Feb 1848
Date
1809
Type
Silhouette
Medium
White paper
Dimensions
Accurate: 10 x 7.5 cm (3 15/16 x 2 15/16")
Topic
Silhouette\Hollow-cut
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Top hat
John Quincy Adams: Male
John Quincy Adams: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Massachusetts
John Quincy Adams: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Ambassador
John Quincy Adams: Politics and Government\President of US
John Quincy Adams: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of State
John Quincy Adams: Politics and Government\US Senator\Massachusetts
John Quincy Adams: Politics and Government\Son of US President
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution