Carr, Benjamin (1768-1831)

Carr, Benjamin (1768-1831)

Darley, Jane Cooper (nee Sully) or John Clarendon Darley

1831

Benjamin Carr was born in England and received a good musical education in London. He emigrated to Philadelphia in 1793. There he opened a music store and promoted music. He was a publisher, editor, organist, pianist, singer, composer, teacher and conductor, as well as one of the founding members of the Musical Fund Society in 1820. He was also a member of the Atheneaum. Carr never married. When he died he was living at 72 South Fifth St.

28" x 36"

Oil on canvas; wood frame

Purchased from Theodore Siegel with gift funds from Mr. Frederick Lewis

General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

1957.02.01

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