Edward Hicks - Newtown, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 13.585 W 074° 56.088
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Historical marker commemorating the home of famed artist.
Waymark Code: WM49NC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
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Peaceable Kingdom
Edward Hicks

"Famed primitive artist. His subjects included farmscapes & Biblical scenes; he painted more than fifty versions of The Peaceable Kingdom, based on a prophecy of Isaiah. Also a coach & sign painter; a Quaker preacher. Lived here on Penn Street, 1821-49." ~ text of marker

Marker Name: Edward Hicks

County: Bucks

Date Dedicated: 09/06/1997

Marker Type: City

Location: 122 Penn St., Newtown

Category: Artists

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