Charles Cromwell Ingham: A Portraitist of New York Society Charles Cromwell Ingham (1796 or 1797 – December 10, 1863) remains a captivating figure in 19th-century American art, an artist whose life and career unfolded with a quiet grace that belies the significant impact he had on portraiture and the burgeoning artistic landscape of New York City. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Ingham’s journey took him across the Atlantic to America, where he established himself as a prominent painter specializing in capturing the elegance and social intricacies of his time. While shrouded in some mystery regardi…