Artist

William Dunlap

born Perth Amboy, NJ 1766-died New York City 1839
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Born
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States
Died
New York, New York, United States
Nationalities
  • American
Biography

William Dunlap is remembered best for his role as cofounder and later vice president of the National Academy of Design in New York. He also wrote significant histories of the American theater and the fine arts during the 1830s.