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John Wesley Powell, Edmund Clarence Messer, 1889
Edmund Clarence Messer

John Wesley Powell

1889 · Painting

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Yes, on view now

Where is “John Wesley Powell” now? National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian), East Gallery 120, Washington, D.C. Yes, on view now. Checked October 5, 2026.

National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian)

Washington, D.C., United States

RoomEast Gallery 120

Closed· opens Wed at 11:30 AM

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Accession number
NPG.70.21

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PaintingsOilImpressionism19th century

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In the same room · East Gallery 120, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian)

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