Alexander Anderson

American illustrator (1775–1870)

† 1870 · Artists · Illustrator in the permanent collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian); cross-wiki notability: 7 language Wikipedias

In the collections of

Metropolitan Museum of Art · Smithsonian American Art Museum · National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian)

License & source

Public domain · Wikidata

Life

Alexander Anderson was born on April 21, 1775 in New York City and died on January 17, 1870 in New York City, aged 94. Recorded occupations: illustrator, physician, wood engraver, exlibrist and artist. Country of citizenship: United States. Educated at Columbia University. Member of American Tract Society.

At a glance

Born: April 21, 1775 · New York City
Died: January 17, 1870 · New York City
Age at death: 94
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: illustrator, physician, wood engraver, exlibrist, artist
Education: Columbia University
Wikipedia editions: 7 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

About this signature

This image of Alexander Anderson's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Public-domain signature; illustrator deceased since 1870 (>50 yr): no copyright or right-of-publicity exposure. Works held by 3 major museums.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q2680375 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Alexander Anderson on Wikipedia.

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