Matthew Harris Jouett | |
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 Matthew Harris Jouett (copy of one of the original Jouett self-portraits, done by an unknown artist) | |
| Born | 22 April 1788 Mercer County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | 10 August 1827 (aged 39) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation | Portrait painter |
| Spouse |
Margaret "Peggy" Henderson Allen
(m. 1812) |
| Children | 9, including James Edward |
| Father | Jack Jouett |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Unit | 28th Kentucky Infantry |
| Battles / wars | |
Matthew Harris Jouett (Mercer County, Kentucky, 22 April 1788 – Lexington, Kentucky, 10 August 1827) was a noted American portrait painter, famous for painting portraits including Thomas Jefferson, George Rogers Clark and Lafayette.