Vincent Colyer
Vincent Colyer | |
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| Born | September 30, 1824 |
| Died | July 12, 1888 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Painting, watercolor |
Vincent Colyer (September 30, 1824 – July 12, 1888) was an American artist noted for his images of the American West. He was a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups; he founded the United States Christian Commission during the American Civil War. He also worked with the U.S. government to try to help freedmen and Native Americans.