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- Letter from John Trumbull to A. C. de Poggi, August 12, 1788 - American artist John Trumbull met Antonio Cesare Poggi while studying in Europe in the late 1700s. Poggi was an artist, art dealer and print publisher. The two became business associates and friends. In this letter from 1788, Trumbull is happy to hear that Poggi has entered an agreement with an engraver to create printing plates of Trumbull's paintings.
- August 12, 1788
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Letter from John Trumbull to A. C. de Poggi, August 12, 1788
American artist John Trumbull met Antonio Cesare Poggi while studying in Europe in the late 1700s. Poggi was an artist, art dealer and print publisher. The two became business associates and friends. In this letter from 1788, Trumbull is happy to hear that Poggi has entered an agreement with an engraver to create printing plates of Trumbull's paintings.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Samuel M. Hopkins, June 1, 1818 - John Trumbull worked tirelessly on his painting <em>Declaration of Independence</em> throughout 1818. The painting was one of four Revolutionary-era scenes commissioned by the U.S. Congress for the Capitol. In this letter to Samuel Hopkins, Trumbull apologized for his inattention to business matters and the failure to visit. Trumbull explained that his drive to complete his "picture of Independence" is "heavy work."
- June 01, 1818
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Letter from John Trumbull to Samuel M. Hopkins, June 1, 1818
John Trumbull worked tirelessly on his painting Declaration of Independence throughout 1818. The painting was one of four Revolutionary-era scenes commissioned by the U.S. Congress for the Capitol. In this letter to Samuel Hopkins, Trumbull apologized for his inattention to business matters and the failure to visit. Trumbull explained that his drive to complete his "picture of Independence" is "heavy work."
- Letter to John Trumbull from Andrew Robertson, July 25, 1818 - Andrew Robertson, a miniature-painter from Scotland, wrote fellow artist John Trumbull asking for help with a family dispute. Andrew's brothers, Archibald and Alexander, had had a falling out since immigrating to America in the 1790s. Andrew tried to remain neutral but had not heard from Archibald. He implored Trumbull to contact Archibald and deliver a letter and parcel that hopefully would repair the breech.
- July 25, 1818
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Letter to John Trumbull from Andrew Robertson, July 25, 1818
Andrew Robertson, a miniature-painter from Scotland, wrote fellow artist John Trumbull asking for help with a family dispute. Andrew's brothers, Archibald and Alexander, had had a falling out since immigrating to America in the 1790s. Andrew tried to remain neutral but had not heard from Archibald. He implored Trumbull to contact Archibald and deliver a letter and parcel that hopefully would repair the breech.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Sarah Hope Harvey Trumbull, December 9, 1818 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. The first, <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, was completed in 1818. Trumbull took the painting on a multi-city tour to give the public a chance to view the work before it returned to the Capitol. Trumbull mentioned the tour's success in this letter to his wife.
- December 09, 1818
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Letter from John Trumbull to Sarah Hope Harvey Trumbull, December 9, 1818
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. The first, Declaration of Independence, was completed in 1818. Trumbull took the painting on a multi-city tour to give the public a chance to view the work before it returned to the Capitol. Trumbull mentioned the tour's success in this letter to his wife.
- Letter to John Trumbull from Elkanah Watson, February 15, 1825 - Elkanah Watson subscribed to purchase a print of John Trumbull's painting, <em>Declaration of Independence</em>. (The painting was commissioned for the U.S. Capitol and Trumbull authorized engravings to make extra money.) Watson had paid half, but was unable to complete his payment. In this letter, Watson appealed to Trumbull's "liberality" to either reimburse the amount already paid or wait for payment until Watson's "fortune shall be more propitious."
- February 15, 1825
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Letter to John Trumbull from Elkanah Watson, February 15, 1825
Elkanah Watson subscribed to purchase a print of John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence. (The painting was commissioned for the U.S. Capitol and Trumbull authorized engravings to make extra money.) Watson had paid half, but was unable to complete his payment. In this letter, Watson appealed to Trumbull's "liberality" to either reimburse the amount already paid or wait for payment until Watson's "fortune shall be more propitious."
- "Explanation of the Two Prints Representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill and the Attack of Quebec," 1785-1798 - American artist John Trumbull finished <em>The Battle of Bunker's Hill</em> and <em>Attack of Quebec</em> in 1786 while studying in England. He hoped to sell prints of these two history paintings and produced this broadside promoting the works.
- 1775
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"Explanation of the Two Prints Representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill and the Attack of Quebec," 1785-1798
American artist John Trumbull finished The Battle of Bunker's Hill and Attack of Quebec in 1786 while studying in England. He hoped to sell prints of these two history paintings and produced this broadside promoting the works.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Rufus King, New York, New York, 1821 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, he authorized Asher Durand to create engraving plates of the painting and sent a print to the Capitol Post Office. Trumbull hoped prominent, patriotic citizens, like Senator Rufus King, would approve of the engraver's talent and the print's artistic merit and purchase one.
- February 05, 1821
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Letter from John Trumbull to Rufus King, New York, New York, 1821
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed Declaration of Independence, he authorized Asher Durand to create engraving plates of the painting and sent a print to the Capitol Post Office. Trumbull hoped prominent, patriotic citizens, like Senator Rufus King, would approve of the engraver's talent and the print's artistic merit and purchase one.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Thomas Claxton, February 3, 1821 - After completing his painting <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, John Trumbull authorized engraving plates made to create prints of this work. Trumbull sent an early proof to Thomas Claxton, Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, who was to place the print in the Capitol Post Office so Congressmen and other officials could view it. Trumbull promised Claxton a commission on any sales of the print.
- February 03, 1821
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Letter from John Trumbull to Thomas Claxton, February 3, 1821
After completing his painting Declaration of Independence, John Trumbull authorized engraving plates made to create prints of this work. Trumbull sent an early proof to Thomas Claxton, Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, who was to place the print in the Capitol Post Office so Congressmen and other officials could view it. Trumbull promised Claxton a commission on any sales of the print.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Ithiel Town, February 13, 1840 - Artist John Trumbull wanted to display a series of his paintings based on Revolutionary-era scenes in some permanent gallery. These eight patriotic works would include smaller versions of his four paintings that hung in the U.S. Capitol. In 1840, the aging Trumbull wrote architect Ithiel Town about the works, their prices and his vision of the project.
- February 13, 1840
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Letter from John Trumbull to Ithiel Town, February 13, 1840
Artist John Trumbull wanted to display a series of his paintings based on Revolutionary-era scenes in some permanent gallery. These eight patriotic works would include smaller versions of his four paintings that hung in the U.S. Capitol. In 1840, the aging Trumbull wrote architect Ithiel Town about the works, their prices and his vision of the project.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Theodore Dwight, 1818 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. <em>Declaration of Independence</em> depicts the presentation of Thomas Jefferson's document to the Continental Congress in 1776. In this letter, the self-described "overworked" Trumbull informed Theodore Dwight -- a partner who would help sell prints of the work -- that the painting was, at long last, finished.
- September 28, 1818
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Letter from John Trumbull to Theodore Dwight, 1818
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. Declaration of Independence depicts the presentation of Thomas Jefferson's document to the Continental Congress in 1776. In this letter, the self-described "overworked" Trumbull informed Theodore Dwight -- a partner who would help sell prints of the work -- that the painting was, at long last, finished.