Explore the realist portraiture of John Nelson Shanks (Nelson Shanks), renowned for capturing essence & spirit in his subjects, including Princess Diana & Presidents Reagan/Clinton. Discover his legacy in classical realism.
President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), who served as 40th President of the United States, is shown standing in a three-quarter length portrait, wearing a dark blue suit and red striped tie, and looking directly at the viewer. His right hand rests on the corner of a desk. Partially visible at the lower left is a reproduction of the famous bronze sculpture ”Bronco Buster,” by Frederick Remington, of which Reagan was particularly fond.