Washington Allston

1779–1843 (age 64)

Artist

Photograph of Washington Allston

About Washington Allston

Washington Allston (1779–1843) lived to age 64. They were an artist. Born in Charleston, they died in Cambridge. They are buried at Old Burying Ground in Massachusetts.

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