Meriwether Lewis Portrait - Charles Willson Peale

This early 19th century US History artwork titled ‘Portrait of Meriwether Lewis’ by Charles Willson Peale features Meriwether Lewis, who along... more

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Title

Meriwether Lewis Portrait - Charles Willson Peale

Artist

War Is Hell Store

Medium

Painting - Print

Description

This early 19th century US History artwork titled ‘Portrait of Meriwether Lewis’ by Charles Willson Peale features Meriwether Lewis, who along with William Clark set out to explore the new Louisiana Territory. The objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to report to the American Philosophical Society the longitude, latitude, and altitude measurements pertaining to the region.

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August 21st, 2023