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John Witherspoon

Artist
Charles Willson Peale, 15 Apr 1741 - 22 Feb 1827
Sitter
John Witherspoon, 5 Feb 1723 - 15 Nov 1794
Date
c. 1787
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.2cm x 63.2cm (30" x 24 7/8"), Accurate
Topic
John Witherspoon: Male
John Witherspoon: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy
John Witherspoon: Politics and Government\Government official\Congressman\Continental congressman
John Witherspoon: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration
John Witherspoon: Arts and Culture\Education and Scholarship\Administrator\College administrator\President
Portrait
Credit Line
Owner: Princeton University

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Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
PP 19
Data Source
Catalog of American Portraits
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