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Governor George Clinton

John Ramage American
ca. 1785
Not on view
George Clinton (1739-1812) was elected governor of New York State in 1777 and held the post for six successive terms. He later served as vice-president under Thomas Jefferson (in his second term) and James Madison.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Governor George Clinton
  • Artist: John Ramage (Ireland ca. 1748–1802 Montreal)
  • Date: ca. 1785
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on ivory
  • Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.4 x 3.5 cm)
  • Credit Line: Victor Wilbour Memorial Fund, 1959
  • Object Number: 59.122
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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