Joachim Ferdinand Richardt
Danish-American
Joachim Ferdinand Richardt was born in Denmark in 1819. He became an established artist with wealthy patrons including the king of Denmark, the Russian czar, and British royalty. He traveled to the United States for private commissions, eventually settling with his family in San Francisco in 1873. By the time he arrived in San Francisco, the city had grown beyond its frontier beginnings, and he is known for romantic depictions of his adopted home.
Born
1819
Died
1895
How do the stories left out of the history books change how you understand the past?
Mount Vernon was a slave plantation and the home of George Washington, the first president of the United States. After Washington’s death the property deteriorated drastically—as evidenced here by the exposed and warped porch column. In 1858, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union purchased the mansion and surrounding land for $200,000 and founded the nation’s first historic house museum.
Medium
Oil on canvas
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Mary L. Balfe in memory of J. M. Balfe
Item ID
37741
Dimensions
15 3/4 x 26 1/8 in. (40 x 66.4 cm)
Date
1858
Country
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Joachim Ferdinand Richardt
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