About James Frothingham
Lived 1786 – 1864 (aged 77–78). James Frothingham was an American painter.
James Frothingham (1786–1864) was an American portrait painter in Massachusetts and New York. He was the father of the painter Sarah C. Frothingham.
Life and work Frothingham was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts. His own portrait of her is held by the Beverly Public Library in Beverly, Massachusetts.
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Who was James Frothingham?
American artist (1786-1864)
When was James Frothingham born?
James Frothingham was born in 1786 in Charlestown.
When did James Frothingham die?
James Frothingham died on 6 January 1864 in Brooklyn.
What was James Frothingham's occupation?
James Frothingham was a painter.
What nationality was James Frothingham?
James Frothingham was American.
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