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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.
- Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850 -
- July 04, 1776
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Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850
- 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 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 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.
- Drawing, "College & Village of Princeton," 1790 - American artist John Trumbull began working on his painting <em>The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777</em> while studying in England in the late 1780s. A number of studies and an unfinished oil painting were made before Trumbull traveled back to America in 1790. Trumbull drew this sketch when he visited Princeton, New Jersey, in 1790.
- December 10, 1790
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Drawing, "College & Village of Princeton," 1790
American artist John Trumbull began working on his painting The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777 while studying in England in the late 1780s. A number of studies and an unfinished oil painting were made before Trumbull traveled back to America in 1790. Trumbull drew this sketch when he visited Princeton, New Jersey, in 1790.
- Engraving, "Washington at Trenton N.J. January 2d 1777," 1840-1870 -
- January 02, 1777
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Engraving, "Washington at Trenton N.J. January 2d 1777," 1840-1870
- 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.