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Charles Bird King

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Gender Male
Death162 years ago
Date of birth September 26,1785
Zodiac sign Libra
Born Newport
Rhode Island
United States
Date of died March 18,1862
DiedWashington
D. C.
United States
On view National Gallery of Art
National Portrait Gallery
Chrysler Museum of Art
Patrons John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
James Monroe
Daniel Webster
William Henry Tayloe
Job Painter
BooksHistory of the Indian tribes of North America
The Paintings of Charles Bird King (1785-1862)
American Indian Portrait Cards: 24 Lithographs from Mckenney and Hall's Indian Tribes
Known forPainting, including portraiture, still life, and genre
WorksPoor Artist's Cupboard
Education Edward Savage in New York, and Benjamin West at the Royal Academy in London
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Charles Bird King was an American portrait artist, best known for his portrayals of significant Native American leaders and tribesmen. His style incorporated Dutch influences, which can be seen most prominently in his still-life and portrait paintings.

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