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John Adams, 1823–24, Second President of the US. Painting by Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828).

Source: http://www.cowboybooks.com.au/pictures/JohnAdams.jpg

See also: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Gilbert_Stuart/s8_obj_3.L.asp

Oil on canvas; 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bequest of Charles Francis Adams.

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