Henry Pelham

Henry Pelham (1749–1806) was a painter, printmaker and copper engraver.

Henry Pelham in brief

Born
1749
Died
1806
Known for
painter, printmaker, copper engraver and cartographer
Place of birth
Boston
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Overview

Born at Boston in 1749, died at Kenmare in 1806.

In detail

Henry Pelham studied at Boston Latin School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are miniature, history, portrait and map.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Boston, London and Kenmare.

Works named in the authority record are Stephen Hooper, Portrait of the Fourth Baron Cleraine and The Boston Massacre.

Work by Henry Pelham is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale Center for British Art and Print Collection.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5726826: Henry Pelham

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