Christian Gullager

Christian Gullager (March 1, 1759 – November 12, 1826)[1] was a Danish-American artist specializing in portraits and theatrical scenery in the late 18th century.

He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts where he was awarded a silver medal in 1780.

In 1792, Gullager established a drawing academy at his house on Tremont Hill in Boston.

He died during 1826 in Philadelphia and was buried at the Second Presbyterian Church Yard, Third and Arch Streets.

[4][5] In America, portrait subjects included president George Washington.