James Buchanan
James Buchanan
(Reverse Side)

James Buchanan

When taken: 1850s

Description:

'James Buchanan' is a quarter-plate copy daguerreotype created by Unidentified Artist around c. 1856. The piece features James Buchanan, 21 Apr 1791 - 1 Jun 1868. It is currently part of the National Portrait Gallery collection.

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Posted at: 3/6/2026

Owner: Smithsonian Institution

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