Abraham Archibald AndersonAmerican, 1847–1940

Thomas Alva Edison

1890 · Painting

Can I see it?

Yes, on view now

Where is “Thomas Alva Edison” now? National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian), East Gallery 131, Washington, D.C. Yes, on view now. Checked October 5, 2026.

National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian)

Washington, D.C., United States

RoomEast Gallery 131

Open now· until 7:00 PM

On public display.

Checked: 6 days ago
In this state since: Oct 5, 2026
Source: The museum

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Details

Accession number: NPG.65.23

What it shows

Congressional Gold Medal Interior decoration Portrait Home Furnishings Laboratory Civilian awards Design

In the catalog

Paintings Oil American painting Impressionism 19th century

Sources

National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian)
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