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Guide to the John Trumbull Papers
1775 - 1842
MS 639, MS 2561
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 |
| Title: |
John Trumbull Papers |
| Dates: |
1775-1842 |
| Abstract:
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American artist John Trumbull was born in Lebanon, CT on June 6, 1756. He studied
under American painter Benjamin West and produced such famous works as
Battle of Bunker Hill,
Death of General Montgomery at Quebec and
Declaration of Independence; as well as portraits of General Washington, John Adams and Alexander Hamilton. He
was also active in politics and diplomacy, serving as a commissioner for the Jay Treaty.
In his later years Trumbull returned to the art world as president of the American
Academy of the Fine Arts. He passed away in 1843 at the age of 88.
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| Quantity: |
1.5 Linear feet (2 boxes and 5 volumes) |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 639, MS 2561 |
