| Birth date | September 2, 1838 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death date | December 15, 1923 (aged 85) |
| Death place | Ventnor City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | painter |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts |
| Spouse | Sarah E. Middleton |
George Emerick Essig (September 2, 1838 – December 15, 1923) was an American painter. He specialized in marine art of the Delaware River waterfront and the Jersey Shore.
Early life and education
Essig was born September 2, 1838, in Philadelphia to Christian and Mathilde Essig.[1] He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and under Edward Moran.[2] During the American Civil War, he served as a member of the Gray Reserves.[3]
Career
He exhibited his paintings at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Philadelphia Art Club, and in major cities throughout the United States.[2] He lived in Philadelphia and early in his career focused on paintings of the Delaware River waterfront.[4] He spent significant time in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and painted maritime scenes for sale to tourists.[1]
In 1898, he moved to the Jersey Shore permanently.[1] Essig died at his home in Ventnor City, New Jersey,[3] on December 15, 1923, and was interred in West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.[5]
Personal life
He married Sarah E. Middleton in 1859[2] and together they had four children.[3]
References
- ^ Lurie, Maxine N. & Mappen, Marc (2004). Encyclopedia of New Jersey. Rutgers University Press. pp. 259–260. ISBN 9780813533254. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ The Artists Year Book. Chicago: Art League Publishing Association. 1905. p. 60. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "George E. Essig". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 1923-12-18. p. 24. Retrieved 2019-12-29. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sozanski, Edward. "Quiet, Charming Scenes Of The Delaware As It Used To Be". philly.com. Philly.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "George Emerick Essig". remembermyjourney.com. webCemeteries. Retrieved 10 January 2026.