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Edward William J. Savage
Early Life and Career Edward William J. Savage (November 26, 1761 – July 6, 1817) was an American portrait painter and engraver born in Princeton, Massachusetts. Initially, he pursued a career as a goldsmith and honed his engraving skills during an apprenticeship with a Boston line engraver—a craft that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. However, Savage’s true passion resided in painting, an endeavor he undertook without forma
l academic training. Despite this lack of traditional instruction, he swiftly gained recognition in 1790 thanks to his captivating portrait of George Washington, commissioned as a gift for Harvard University. This monumental undertaking cemented his reputation as a prodigious talent and established him firmly within the burgeoning landscape of American art. Artistic Training and Influences A pivotal moment in Savage’s artistic journe…