W. H. Drayton, Member of the Congress

Multiple artists/makers

May 10, 1783

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: W. H. Drayton, Member of the Congress
Series/Portfolio: American Legislators, Patriots and Soldiers who have distinguished themselves in rendering their Country Independent, published London
Engraver: Burnet Reading (British, Colchester, Essex active 1780–1820)
Artist: After Pierre Eugène du Simitière (American (born Switzerland), Geneva 1737–1784 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Publisher: William Richardson (British, active 1778–1812)
Sitter: William Henry Drayton (American, Drayton Hall, South Carolina 1742–1779 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Published in: London
Date: May 10, 1783
Medium: Stipple engraving, printed in dark orange-brown ink
Dimensions: Image: 2 15/16 × 2 5/16 in. (7.4 × 5.9 cm)
Plate: 6 7/16 × 5 5/8 in. (16.4 × 14.3 cm)
Sheet: 11 9/16 × 8 11/16 in. (29.4 × 22 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
Object Number: 24.90.1781(8)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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