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George Emerick Essig

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George Emerick Essig (September 2, 1838 – December 15, 1923) was an American painter, watercolorist, and etcher from Philadelphia. He specialized in marine scenes, particularly of the New Jersey coast.

Biography

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George Emerick Essig was born in Philadelphia in 1838, the son of Christian and Mathilde Esig. He was a member of the Gray Reserves. His brother, Charles J. Essig, founded the University of Pennsylvania Dental School.[1]

George Emerick Essig died in Ventnor City, New Jersey on December 15, 1923, and was interred in West Laurel Hill Cemetery.[1]

City Ice Boat No. 3, 1877

References

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  1. ^ a b "George E. Essig". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 18, 1923. p. 24. Retrieved December 29, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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