William Few
William Few (1748-1828), a statesman and banker, lived most of his life in Georgia, where he served in the State Assembly. He sat for Ramage, with his wife (2006.235.303), during the year the couple was in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention.
Artwork Details
- Title: William Few
- Artist: John Ramage (Ireland ca. 1748–1802 Montreal)
- Date: ca. 1787
- Culture: American
- Medium: Watercolor on ivory
- Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (5.6 x 4.6 cm)
- Credit Line: Dale T. Johnson Fund, 2006
- Object Number: 2006.235.154
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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