Object Details
Artist
Robert Edge Pine, c. 1730 - 1788
Sitter
George Read, 18 Sep 1733 - 21 Sep 1798
Provenance
William Read [1767-1846]; his daughter Mary Read [1799-1875, Mrs. Coleman Fisher]; her son William Read Fisher; his sister Sally Read Fisher; her nephew George Clymer [d. 1953]; his widow [d. 1969]; her son W.B.Shubrick Clymer, Harrisville, N.H.; gift 1972 to NPG.
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of W.B. Shubrick Clymer
Date
1784
Object number
NPG.72.4
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
91.5cm x 73.5cm (36" x 28 15/16"), Accurate
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Printed Material\Document
Interior\Interior with Exterior View
Home Furnishings\Drape
George Read: Male
George Read: Law and Crime\Lawyer
George Read: Politics and Government\Government official\Congressman\Continental congressman
George Read: Politics and Government\Statesman\Colonial statesman\Signer of Declaration
George Read: Law and Crime\Judge\Justice\State Supreme Court Justice\Delaware
George Read: Politics and Government\Statesman\Signer of Constitution
George Read: Politics and Government\Government official\State Senator\Delaware
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.72.4