John Trumbull facts for kids
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John Trumbull
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![]() Self-portrait, c. 1802
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Died | November 10, 1843 New York City, New York, U.S.
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(aged 87)
Nationality | American |
Education | with Benjamin West |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work
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Declaration of Independence (painted 1817–1819) |
John Trumbull ( June 6, 1756 – November 10, 1843) was an American artist during the American Revolutionary War. He created many historical paintings. He has been called The Painter of the Revolution.
Trumbull's Declaration of Independence (1817), one of his four paintings which hang in the United States Capitol Rotunda, was used on the reverse the two-dollar bill.
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Early life
Trumbull was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1756. His father was Jonathan Trumbull, and his mother was Faith (née Robinson) Trumbull. His father was the Governor of Connecticut from 1769 to 1784.
The young Trumbull entered the 1771 junior class at Harvard College at age fifteen. He graduated in 1773. Due to a childhood accident, Trumbull lost use of one eye. This may have influenced his detailed painting style.
Revolutionary War
As a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, Trumbull drew plans of the British and American lines and works.
Gallery
Historic events
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The Declaration of Independence (event 1776, painted 1819)
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The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776 (event 1776, painted 1786–1828)
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Surrender of General Burgoyne (event 1777, painted 1821)
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Surrender of Lord Cornwallis (event 1781, painted 1820)
Portraits
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George Washington, 1780
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George Clinton, 1791
Miniature portraits/sketches
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Israel Putnam, 1790
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George Wythe, 1791
Images for kids
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John Trumbull, painted by Gilbert Stuart, 1818
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Reverse of U.S. two-dollar bill, featuring Trumbull's Declaration of Independence
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George Washington, 1780
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Richard Varick, 1805