Edward Williams Clay

Edward Williams Clay (1799–1857) was an American lawyer, painter and illustrator.

Also recorded as Edward W. Clay.

Edward Williams Clay in brief

Born
1799
Died
1857
Known for
lawyer, painter, illustrator, artist and printmaker
Place of birth
Philadelphia
Contents

Overview

Born at Philadelphia in 1799, died at New York City in 1857.

In detail

Edward Williams Clay studied at law school.

The field of work recorded is printmaking.

Residence is recorded at Europe and Philadelphia. Positions recorded include Clerk of the Court of Chancery.

Works named in the authority record are Life in Philadelphia.

Work by Edward Williams Clay is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Print Collection and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Edward Williams Clay”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q15532610: Edward Williams Clay

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Elsewhere in Prints

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