Who created "Sir William Penn"?

Sir William Penn was created by James Barton Longacre, 11 Aug 1794 - 1 Jan 1869 in c. 1835.

When was "Sir William Penn" created?

This artwork was created c. 1835.

Is "Sir William Penn" in the public domain?

Yes, Sir William Penn is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sir William Penn

James Barton Longacre, 11 Aug 1794 - 1 Jan 1869

c. 1835

Medium

Drawing

Classification

Drawing

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Mary Cornell

Accession Number

S/NPG.69.24

Tags

ArmorPortraitColonizerWilliam Penn: Male

Art Historical Context

In the Smithsonian American Art's collection, James Barton Longacre's circa 1835 drawing *Sir William Penn* captures the likeness of the renowned English Quaker and colonizer William Penn (1644–1718). Longacre, a prominent 19th-century engraver portraitist known for his precise work on U.S. coins and banknotes, renders Penn in a striking portrait format, emphasizing his armored attire—a nod to the era's heroic depictions of founders, despite Penn's pacifist beliefs. William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, earned historical fame for his 1682 treaty with the Lenape (Delaware) people, often cited...

Sir William Penn

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