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Commodore Stephen Decatur - Photo 1

Commodore Stephen Decatur - Photo 1

Stephen Decatur Jr. (1779-1820) by John Vanderlyn, Oil on canvas, c. 1815. This portrait shows Decatur in his Naval uniform. The European-trained John Vanderlyn was a highly sought-after American portrait artist.

Artist
John Vanderlyn
Date of Work
1815
Medium
Painting
Type
Portrait
Credit
The White House Historical Association and Decatur House, a National Trust Site