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Daniel Webster

William Russell Birch American, born England
ca. 1833
Not on view
Daniel Webster (1782-1852), a celebrated orator, was a United States senator from Massachusetts and United States secretary of state. George Harrison Hite (q.v.) also painted his portrait.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Daniel Webster
  • Artist: William Russell Birch (American (born England), Warwick 1755–1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Date: ca. 1833
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Enamel on copper
  • Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (2.7 x 2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gloria Manney, 2006
  • Object Number: 2006.235.17
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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