Gustavus Hesselius
Gustavus Hesselius (c. 1682 – May 25, 1755) was a Swedish-born American painter. He was European trained and became a leading artist in the mid-Atlantic colonies during the first half of the eighteenth century. He was among the earliest portrait painters and organ builders in the United States. He was named to the Prince George's County Hall of Fame by the Prince George's County Historical Society.
Gustavus Hesselius | |
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| Born | Gustaf Hesselius c. 1682 Folkärna, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Died | May 25, 1755 Philadelphia |
| Known for | Painting |
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