Artist

George Freeman

born Spring Hill, CT 1789-died Hartford, CT 1868
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Mansfield Historical Society, Mansfield, CT
Born
Spring Hill, Connecticut, United States
Died
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Active in
  • London, England
Nationalities
  • American
Biography

George Freeman’s career started in England, where he lived between 1813 and 1840. There, he developed a successful business, counting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert among his sitters. After his return to America, Freeman worked in New York City and Philadelphia. He painted prominent American families, including the Biddles of Philadelphia, the Browns of Rhode Island, and President Tyler.