Andrew Jackson - Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

Record No:	75.29
Subject:	Jackson, Andrew
Artist:	Prior, William Matthew
Date:	Unknown
Media:	Oil on canvas.
Dimensions:	15.25 X 19.25
Location:	TN State Museum 505 Deadrick Street. Nashville, TN 37243 Web Contact: TN State Museum

History:	Portrait was part of the Emil Hurja Collection that was brought to the museum by the Tn Historical Society.
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; Military; Presidents; Men.