Elizabeth Kortright Monroe

Painting

The Arts Club of Washington Collection

"Portrait of Elizabeth Kortright Monroe", modern rendition based on historic images by Zachary Bowman, oil on canvas, ca. 2020.

Portrait of a woman clothed in a high-waisted dress and shawl turned slightly to the viewers left, facing forward.

Name/Title

"Elizabeth Kortright Monroe"

Artwork Details

Subject Person or Organization

Elizabeth Kortright Monroe

Context

Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (1768-1830) lived at 2017 I Street NW (the home of the Arts Club of Washington) with her husband, James Monroe, from approximately 1811 to 1817.

Made/Created

Artist

Bowman, Zachary

Date made

2020

Dimensions

Height

41 in

Width

29 in

Location

Building

H-102 First floor hallway

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquired From

Henry Sienkiewicz and Jeffrey Brady

Update Date

May 23, 2026