Benjamin Lincoln

James Peale

1794 · Watercolor on ivory · The American Wing

The sitter (1733-1810) served in the American Revolution and was acclaimed for his negotiations with Native Americans. He was later lieutenant governor of Massachusetts and the first collector for the Port of Boston.

Artist

James Peale

Date

1794

Medium

Watercolor on ivory

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of J. William Middendorf II, 1968