John Trumbull
American artist (1756–1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Trumbull (/ˈtrʌmbəl/; 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.[1]
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John Trumbull | |
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Born | (1756-06-06)June 6, 1756 |
Died | November 10, 1843(1843-11-10) (aged 87) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | with Benjamin West |
Known for | Painting |
Notable work | Declaration of Independence (painted 1817–1819) |
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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.