Joseph Wright
American artist
Died when: 37 years 59 days (445 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Joseph Wright (July 16, 1756, Bordentown, New Jersey – September 13, 1793, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American portrait painter and sculptor.He painted life portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and was a designer of early U.S. coinage.
Wright was President Washington's original choice for Chief Engraver of the U.S.Mint, but died at age 37, before being confirmed to that position.
Wright is often confused with his contemporary, the British painter Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797).
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