I am looking for information on an artist named "Gloria Welby Fisher
also known as G.W. Fisher, who was painting portraits in the
Philadelphia area around 1850.  Need as much information as I can get.

jffyben,

Here is some info on 1 of her paintings the Simthsonian has
information on in their inventory of American Art

Artist: 	
Fisher, G. W., painter.
Title: 	
Grace E. Mendenhall (B. 1871), (painting).
Dates: 	
JUNE 1873.
Medium: 	
Oil.
Dimensions: 	
15 x 12 1/2 in.
Subject: 	
Portrait female -- Mendenhall, Grace E.
Owner: 	
Baldwin, Lewis W., Mrs, 
References: 	
Portraits in Missouri, Vol. 2, Hist. Act. Comm. Colonial Dames Of
America in the State of Mo., 1982.
Illustration: 	
Portraits in Missouri, Vol. 2, Hist. Act. Comm. Colonial Dames Of Amer
in the State of Mo., 1982, P. 39
Control Number: 	
IAP 85600017
http://siris-artinventories.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1083R7R6L5405.1413&profile=ariall&uri=link=3100006@!253999@!3100001@!3100002&aspect=Browse&menu=search&ri=6&source=160.111.100.112@!siartinventories&term=Fisher%2C+G.+W.%2C+painter.&index=


Here is some info on a GW Fisher in tenessee around the same time, in
the census records, but shows occupation as a farmer
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/tn/hardin/1860/pg0383.txt

I hope this helps you out.
If this answer requires further explanation, please request
clarification before rating it, and I'll be happy to look into this
further.

Nenna-GA
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Got exactly what I was looking for

jffyben,

Thank you for you kind words and generous tip. Glad I could help you out.

Nenna-GA