Early Modern

sir henry raeburn

Born 1756 Died 1823 Works span 1789–1815

John Trumbull: The Painter of the Revolution Born in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1756, John Trumbull’s life was inextricably linked to the burgeoning ideals and tumultuous events of the American Revolutionary War. His lineage – descended from early Puritan settlers and boasting prominent figures like his father, Jonathan Trumbull, Governor of Connecticut, and brothers serving as key military and political leaders – provided him with a un…

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1789

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1815

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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sir henry raeburn

1756 – 1823

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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