Ennion Williams
The sitter (1753-1830) served in the Continental army until 1777. The artist recorded on October 26, 1776: "Rd. of Mr. Williams 28 Dolrs. For his Miniature," and later that day, "put a Glass on Mr. Williams Min: Miss Williams having broke the first for which I expect 10 s."
Artwork Details
- Title: Ennion Williams
- Artist: Charles Willson Peale (American, Chester, Maryland 1741–1827 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Date: 1776
- Culture: American
- Medium: Watercolor on ivory
- Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (3.8 x 3 cm)
- Credit Line: Dale T. Johnson Fund, 2006
- Object Number: 2006.235.128
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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