Shippen Collection

Edward Shippen, 1796. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Edward Shippen, 1796

William Shippen - 2
WILLIAM SHIPPEN Statesman, Jacobite supporter with his autograph Date: 1673 - 1743

William Shippen
WILLIAM SHIPPEN Jacobite supporter Date: 1673 - 1743

Edward Shippen
EDWARD SHIPPEN American lawyer Date: 1729 - 1806

ELLIOTT: WOMAN, c1908. Gisele seated under a tree waiting for a gentleman
ELLIOTT: WOMAN, c1908. Gisle seated under a tree waiting for a gentleman. Watercolor illustration by Elizabeth Shippen Green Elliott for The Dream, by Jules Miles Forman, c1908

GREEN: MOONLIGHT, 1902. So haunted at moonlight with bat and owl and ghostly moth. Illustration by Elizabeth Shippen Green, 1902

MARGARET SHIPPEN ARNOLD (1760-1804). Second wife of Benedict Arnold. Pencil drawing by Major John Andre, 1778

GREEN: THE JOURNEY, 1903. The Journey. Illustration by Elizabeth Shippen Green, for a poem by Josephine Preston Peabody, 1903

Successful amputation at the hip joint on casualty in American Civil War. Mortality from this procedure was in excess of 70%. Shippens amputation

MARGARET SHIPPEN ARNOLD (1760-1804). Second wife of Benedict Arnold. Wood engraving after a portrait by Daniel Gardner, 1783-89

A view of the new market from the corner of Shippen & Second-streets Philada. 1787. Date 1787. A view of the new market from the corner of Shippen & Second-streets Philada. 1787. Date 1787

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"Shippen: A Legacy of History, Art, and Betrayal" Step into the world of Shippen, a name that resonates with tales from different eras. It all began in 1796 when Edward Shippen's portrait was immortalized by the talented Gilbert Stuart. The brushstrokes captured his essence, leaving a lasting impression. William Shippen emerges as another prominent figure within this narrative. Not one but two individuals bearing this name make their mark on history. Their contributions remain shrouded in mystery, inviting us to delve deeper into their stories. ELLIOTT: WOMAN transports us to a serene moment under a tree where Gisele awaits her gentleman companion. The scene exudes anticipation and romance, leaving us wondering about the outcome of their encounter. GREEN: MOONLIGHT paints an eerie picture with bats, owls, and ghostly moths dancing under the moon's glow. Elizabeth Shippen Green masterfully captures the haunting beauty that lurks beneath nocturnal skies. Benedict Arnold enters our tale—a complex character known both as an American soldier and traitor. His wife Margaret Shippen Arnold stands beside him through thick and thin—an enigmatic woman whose story intertwines with his own. THE JOURNEY takes center stage as Elizabeth Shippen Green's illustration invites us on an adventure filled with unknown destinations and unexpected encounters. With every stroke of her pen or brush, she guides us through uncharted territories. The horrors of war come alive in Successful amputation at the hip joint during the American Civil War—where mortality hangs heavy over brave soldiers fighting for their lives amidst chaos and despair. Margaret Shippen Arnold reappears in yet another portrayal—a wood engraving capturing her likeness by Daniel Gardner between 1783-89. Her face tells a thousand stories—her role entwined not only with Benedict Arnold but also within historical events unfolding around them.