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Alexander Hamilton

Attributed James Sharples British
Possibly Ellen Wallace Sharples British
ca. 1796
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Alexander Hamilton
  • Artist: Attributed James Sharples (ca. 1751–1811)
  • Artist: Possibly Ellen Wallace Sharples (1769–1849)
  • Date: ca. 1796
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pastel on toned (now oxidized) laid paper
  • Dimensions: 9 3/8 x 7 5/16 in. (23.8 x 18.6 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.109.98
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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