Osgood, Charles
From Salem Links and Lore
- Charles Osgood (1809-1890) was a portrait painter from Salem who also worked briefly in Boston and New York City.
His portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne is well known and shows Osgood at his best, mature style.
- His father was a shipmaster and Charles grew up in the prosperous atmosphere of Salem. He turned his back on a banking career to pursue painting in Boston. He became a student of Chester Harding, but was also influenced by Gilbert Stuart's style.
- Osgood remained active as a portrait painter until 1863, when his last known portrait was completed. He then turned his attention to the painting of landscapes until his death on Dec. 26, 1890, in Salem.
