James Lambdin
American painter (1807–1889)
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James Reid Lambdin (May 10, 1807 – 1889) was an American born artist, famous for many of his portraits of U.S. Presidents.[1]: 183
Born
May 10, 1807
James Reid Lambdin
May 10, 1807
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died1889 (aged 81–82)
KnownforArtist
ChildrenGeorge Cochran Lambdin
James Reid Lambdin | |
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 Lambdin in 1862 | |
| Born | James Reid Lambdin May 10, 1807 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | 1889 (aged 81–82) |
| Known for | Artist |
| Children | George Cochran Lambdin |
Early life and education
Lambdin was born on May 10, 1807, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He later studied art in Philadelphia for two years (1823–25) under the tutelage of Thomas Sully.
Career
Lambdin painted portraits of U.S. Presidents, including William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor. He was professor of fine arts at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Personal life
He had one son, George Cochran Lambdin, born in Pittsburgh in 1830, who also became an artist. In 1839, he was elected to the National Academy of Design as an honorary academician.
