Eliphalet F. Andrews

ELIPHALET F. ANDREWS _________________ ELIPHALET F. ANDREWS, son of Alexander Andrews, gave evidence of artistic talent at an early age, and in 1859 went to Germany, where he studied under some of the best masters. On his return he secured the property on the northwest corner of Fourth and Slack streets, to which he added a large studio. In 1873 he again visited Europe, this time remaining several years, dividing his time between Dusseldorf, Paris and other places. He had already achieved reputation as a portrait painter, and had several pictures accepted for the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876. He subsequently painted portraits of a number of citizens, including that of Robert Mears, now hanging in the council chamber, Capt. Charles Doty, and others. In order to have a broader field he moved his studio to Washington City, where his work attracted general attention. For several years he was director of the Corcoran art gallery, and his portraits of Jefferson, Martha Washington and Madison which adorn the White House and Capitol are his chefs d'euvre. His large portrait of President Garfield is one of his leading productions, of which he made a replica and presented it to the city of Steubenville, where it now hangs in the council chamber. Among his recent works are the full length portraits of the late Edwin M. Stanton, now in the Jefferson County court house, and a similar one of Hon. Benjamin Tappan in the same place, both presentation copies, testifying to the interest which Mr. Andrews still retains in the place of his nativity. He now resides on a beautiful country place near Alexandria, Va., where he still pursues his calling for the love of it, his means fortunately being such that he is not compelled to make it a matter of business. Return to Family Tales Return to Home Page