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William Howard Taft, 1912
Anders Zorn.
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
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When Anders Zorn returned to the White House
in 1912 to portray William Howard Taft, he once again
placed his subject (also portly, once again) in the strong
side light from a window, which strongly defines the mustachioed
face and ample girth. However, this Chief Executive sits
in a very presidential chair. The wall behind him shows
wainscoting and molding that includes a Roman design.
(Just a whiff of presidential aura here.)
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