No. 153 Burning of the Whitehouse

Burning of the Whitehouse is a black ink with dark bronze sheen and gold shimmer.

This painting by Tom Freeman for the White House Historical Association shows the burning north and west facades of the White House when it was set aflame by the British soldiers on August 24, 1814 during the War of 1812. It was commissioned during George W. Bush's presidency, but depicts events that occurred during James Madison's.

Part of PenBBS Season 12 release.