Charles Bird King
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 162 years ago |
Date of birth | September 26,1785 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | Newport |
Rhode Island | |
United States | |
Date of died | March 18,1862 |
Died | Washington |
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 |
Books | History 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 for | Painting, including portraiture, still life, and genre |
Works | Poor Artist's Cupboard |
Education | Edward Savage in New York, and Benjamin West at the Royal Academy in London |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 584819 |
Charles Bird King Life story
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.