Portrait of President Harry S. Truman, Seated in Chair
This is a portrait of President Harry S. Truman seated in a chair, three quarter pose. This photo is considered an "Official" photo, photographer unknown.
This is the second of the formal portraits of President Harry S. Truman done by Mr. Fabian Bachrach, photographer. President Truman is seated in a chair. The original photo is done in sepia tone, unlike the other portrait (96-858-01), which is black and white.
This photo shows President Harry S. Truman at his desk, pen in hand, ready to sign documents. On average, the President signs about 600 documents by hand daily. The portrait behind President Truman on the wall is the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt.