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James Hoban
John Christian Rauschnerc. 1800
The White House
Washington D.C., United States
This is the only known likeness of the first architect of the White House who supervised its construction, 1792-1800, its rebuilding after the fire of 1814, and the addition of the porticos in 1824 and 1829-30.
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Details
- Title: James Hoban
- Creator Lifespan: 1760 - Unknown
- Creator Nationality: American
- Creator Gender: Male
- Date Created: c. 1800
- Physical Dimensions: w50.8 x h88.9 mm (without frame)
- Description: None
- Artist: attributed to John Christian Rauschner
- Type: Sculpture
- Rights: Gift of the White House Historical Association, 1976, White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
- Medium: Wax bas-relief on glass
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