A vintage American oil on canvas president James Madison portrait painting. Circa mid to late 20th century. The President is depicted gray haired, with an attentive gaze, in a formal suit with a white shirt. Unsigned. Framed. James Madison, 1751 to 1836 was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the Father of the Constitution for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. US Historical And Political Figures, Collectible Figurative Art, Americana.