David Abeel
c. 1820-30
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
NPG.2017.108
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Art Historical Context
**David Abeel**, a compelling portrait print by Joseph Napoleonbrede (c. 1820-1830), captures the likeness of the American minister and missionary David Abeel. Created during the early 19th century, this work from the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection reflects the era's growing fascination with religious figures pioneering global outreach. Gimbrede, a skilled engraver known for his precise line work, immortalizes Abeel in a formal pose typical of portraiture, emphasizing his dignified role in spreading Christianity abroad. As a print medium, the artwork exemplifies the technology of ...