Thomas Buchanan Read

American artist (1822-1872)

† 1872 · Artists · Painter in the permanent collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Boston; cross-wiki notability: 7 language Wikipedias

In the collections of

Smithsonian American Art Museum · Metropolitan Museum of Art · Museum of Fine Arts Boston

License & source

Public domain · Wikidata

Life

Thomas Buchanan Read was born on March 12, 1822 in Downingtown and died on May 11, 1872 in New York City, aged 50. Recorded occupations: painter, poet, sculptor and writer. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “The Revolutionary Rising” and “Where the Eagle is King”.

At a glance

Born: March 12, 1822 · Downingtown
Died: May 11, 1872 · New York City
Age at death: 50
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: painter, poet, sculptor, writer
Notable works: The Revolutionary Rising, Where the Eagle is King
Wikipedia editions: 7 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q3524954 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Thomas Buchanan Read on Wikipedia.

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