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John Trumbull
Self Portrait by John Trumbull circa 1802.jpeg
Self-portrait, c. 1802
Born (1756-06-06)June 6, 1756
Died November 10, 1843(1843-11-10) (aged 87)
Nationality American
Education with Benjamin West
Known for Painting
Notable work
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.

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.

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Historic events

Portraits

Miniature portraits/sketches

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