1 100 6 http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/c7ad4b1c3904b5829e8615e847ab114c.jpg c63592a909589ffe811c56e54b5ffd7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Biddle, Nicholas (1786-1844) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Circle of Thomas Sully Extent The size or duration of the resource. 31"x27" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas; gilt frame Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Gift of The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. General Collection, Museum Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.11.01 Description An account of the resource Legislator and financier Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844) was a member of the prominent Biddle family of Philadelphia, whose ancestors came to America with William Penn. A child prodigy, Biddle graduated from Princeton at the age of 15. He spent several years traveling throughout Europe, and served as secretary to James Monroe, then the US minister to Great Britain. Upon returning to the United States in 1807, Biddle practiced law, edited the literary magazine Port Folio, and helped edit the Lewis and Clark expedition journals for publication. Biddle belonged to many Philadelphia civic organizations, among them: the Athenaeum of Philadelphia (which he helped found in 1814), the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture. Additionally, Biddle served as President of the Girard College Board of Trustees and was instrumental in fulfilling Stephen Girard’s vision of building a school for poor orphaned boys. As a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Biddle advocated for the reestablishment of a national bank. In 1816, the second Bank of the United States was chartered, and in 1819, Monroe, now president of the United States, appointed Biddle to the board of directors of the Bank. In 1822 Biddle became president of the Bank, serving in that role until 1839, when it became increasingly clear that President Andrew Jackson’s refusal to renew the Bank’s charter all but guaranteed the Bank’s failure. The Bank ultimately closed in 1841. Throughout his career, Biddle often took respite at his country residence known as Andalusia. In 1811 Biddle had married Jane Craig, and in 1814 obtained her parents’ large house located 14 miles north of Philadelphia overlooking the Delaware River. He commissioned architect Thomas Ustick Walter (who had designed Girard College) to transform the existing Craig house into a Greek Revival masterpiece. Biddle applied his lifelong interest in the arts, architecture, and experimental agriculture to develop the home and gardens into a stately and serene estate. Today, Andalusia is a National Historic Landmark open to visitors. Nicholas Biddle died at Andalusia in 1844 at the age of 58. Andalusia Athenaeum Board of Directors Athenaeum Shareholders (and Family) Girard College James Monroe Nicholas Biddle Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture Thomas Ustick Walter William Penn http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/cf08f81b6440e306e6ed38fe4bf709a9.jpg 3aedcf6da29f36f9ee71bcf355033132 http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/860a2f14d07a158c480bf392b8bd0e3b.jpg 7e9c20de0d642b29be1f07aa4d183224 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walter, Mary Ann Elizabeth Hancocks (1806-1847) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2004.M01.01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peale, Anna Claypoole Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1838 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1.75" x 2.25" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Watercolor on ivory Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Athenaeum Purchase. Description An account of the resource Miniature portrait of Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Hancocks Walter, first wife of the great American architect Thomas Ustick Walter. In presentation frame: "Presented by Mrs. T.U. Walter to her husband, June 28th, 1838" inscribed in gold plaque, reverse. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Thomas Ustick Walter http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/fd5a3e21bf0ac989cc117e748759eaa0.jpg 008b0d8a6520af1d0e6a8b8514e36b97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Study for The Apotheosis of Washington Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1986.M04.01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brumidi, Constantino Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863 (circa) Extent The size or duration of the resource. 25" diameter Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Athenaeum Purchase. Description An account of the resource With experience restoring Renaissance works at the Vatican in Rome, Brumidi came to the U. S. Capitol project in 1855 where he executed the very first frescoes in America for a House Committee meeting room. The Apotheosis of Washington was completed in January 1866. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Thomas Ustick Walter http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/94fdf03eed4e04f3e33a83bff212b67b.jpg 9dc379faf9808286aa708bd7f73db680 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walter, Amanda Gardiner (1821-1892) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1983.07.03 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Leutze, Emanuel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1852 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 21" x 25" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas; gilt frame Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Athenaeum Purchase. Description An account of the resource 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." Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Thomas Ustick Walter http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/24b10e211a777c808ef306c8d90dfedf.jpg 52e8cf066620b7438129b58f586b5572 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walter, Mary Ann Elizabeth (1806-1847) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1983.07.02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neagle, John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 21" x 25" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas; gilt frame Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Athenaeum Purchase. Description An account of the resource Mary Ann Walter (1806-1847) was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of Robert and Marian Hancocks. She married Thomas Ustick Walter in 1824 and died following the birth of their eleventh child. According to her husband, “she was a lady of estimable qualities of mind, and of genial and engaging manners, fulfilling her duties to society with exactness, and propriety, and to her family with tenderness and love. She managed well the affairs of her household and, and trained her children with prudence and affection.” Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html John Neagle Thomas Ustick Walter http://omeka.philaathenaeum.org/collections/files/original/f612674bb01ebd8e6d47c3d9cc475de2.jpg d435ee4052701cca31f2b2c77b480a64 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portraits and Paintings Description An account of the resource Presented here are portraits and paintings found in various Athenaeum collections. Most are oil paintings, though a few portraits have been included that were created in other mediums. There are additional portraits and paintings in the Bonaparte Collection, also available on this site. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walter, Thomas Ustick (1803-1887) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1983.07.01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Neagle, John Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 21" x 25" Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Oil on canvas; gilt frame Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Thomas Ustick Walter Collection, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Athenaeum Purchase. Description An account of the resource Thomas Ustick Walter is widely recognized as the leading American architect of the mid-nineteenth century. Born in Philadelphia, Walter's many buildings here include Moyamensing Prison, Girard College, Andalusia and Portico Row. He is best remembered as the architect of the dome and wings of the United States Capitol-the most symbolically important and controversial building in the United States. Late in life he made major contributions to the design and decoration of the Philadelphia City Hall. This portrait of the architect shows him at the start of his prolific career. Behind him are visible a fluted column at Girard College and a distant view of the Philadelphia County Prison at Moyamensing. Both were under construction when the portrait was completed. A receipt in the amount of $180 for painting “Portraits of wife & self” survives in the Architect’s papers at the Athenæum. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://www.philaathenaeum.org/rights.html Architect John Neagle Thomas Ustick Walter