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John Trumbull collection at the Gilcrease Institute

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Creator:
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843  Search this
Extent:
1 Volume ((15 items on partial microfilm reel))
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Volumes
Date:
1820-1831
Scope and Contents:
One bound volume containing a letter from Trumbull to Richard Rush regarding the death of Benjamin West; a letter to Sir Thomas Lawrence congratulating him on becoming president of the Royal Academy; a color chart for "Our Saviour Receiving Little Children"; 7 proofs of an engraving of the painting "Surrender of Cornwallis"; and an invitation to a dinner in honor of Daniel Webster.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter; New Haven, Connecticut. Born in Lebanon, Ct. Studied under Benjamin West in London. Painted historic portraits and paintings.
Provenance:
Microfilmed 1984 along with other selected art related papers from the Gilcrease Institute.
Restrictions:
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Occupation:
Painters  Search this
Topic:
Painting, American  Search this
Art, American  Search this
Identifier:
AAA.trumjohc
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw98090a011-926e-440b-9d16-fa8724611adb
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-trumjohc