James Hoban

John Christian Rauschner c. 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.

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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