Walter, Amanda Gardiner (1821-1892)

Walter, Amanda Gardiner (1821-1892)

Leutze, Emanuel

1852

Amanda Gardiner Walter (1821-1892) was born in Delaware County, PA, the daughter of Richard and Hannah Gardiner. She married Thomas Ustick Walter in 1848, bore two children by him and raised six of his children by his first wife.

The German-born historical painter Emanuel Leutze (1816-1868) is best known for his “Washington Crossing the Delaware ” (1850). Walter records in his diary (preserved at the Athenæum) on April 1, 1852, “Worked at plans of Washington…Took Mrs. W & children to Capitol to see Leutze’s picture…Dined at the Presidents with Mrs. Walter."

21" x 25"

Oil on canvas; gilt frame

Athenaeum Purchase.

Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

1983.07.03

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