Hamilton Fish Webster

1892

Hamilton Fish Webster (1861-1939), born in New York city, was the only child of Sidney Webster and Sarah Morris Fish, daughter of Hamilton Fish, prominent New York Statesman and Cabinet member. Hamilton Webster graduated from Columbia in 1883 and in 1891 married Lina Post. After spending many summers in Newport, he became a legal resident in 1901, living at "Pen Craig" (since demolished). Long active in Newport civic affairs, he was a stockholder of the Newport Casino, one of the founders of the Seaman's Church Institute, and one of the directors of the Redwood Library for many years. He died in Newport 26 September 1939. He was a first cousin once removed of Hamilton Fish Kean, the donor of the painting.

oil paint on canvas

46 x 35 in. (116.8 x 89 cm)

Gift of Hamilton Fish Kean

PA.009