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Charles Lee, American General

After Thomlinson (Tomlinson) American or British
Sitter Charles Lee American, born England
1775–85
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Charles Lee, American General
  • Engraver: Anonymous, German, 18th century
  • Artist: After Thomlinson (Tomlinson) (American or British, active 1775–78)
  • Sitter: Charles Lee (American (born England), Darnhall, Cheshire 1732–1782 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Date: 1775–85
  • Medium: Etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: Plate: 3 3/8 × 1 15/16 in. (8.5 × 5 cm)
    Sheet: 3 3/4 × 2 5/16 in. (9.5 × 5.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.90.382
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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