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Aaron Burr

Attributed to James Van Dyck American
1834
Not on view
The sitter (1756-1836) served as United States senator from New York State between 1791 and 1797 and vice-president of the United States from 1801-1805.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Aaron Burr
  • Artist: Attributed to James Van Dyck (active 1825–44)
  • Date: 1834
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on ivory
  • Dimensions: 2 5/16 x 1 13/16 in. (5.9 x 4.6 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gloria Manney, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.235.257
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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