The artist John Trumbull is remembered as the painter of the American Revolution – the man whose art captured the most iconic images of nation’s founding period and people. Yet the road to fame was a difficult one for Trumbull, and this richly illustrated talk discusses the artist’s lifelong struggle to earn respect for his work. It’s a New England family story about a talented son and a demanding father, one that made a very lasting impression on the American memory.
Presented by Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian emeritus; Associate Professor of History emeritus, University of Connecticut; author, Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State; and correspondent, Today in Connecticut History, Connecticut Public Radio
Image: Declaration of Independence, John Trumbull, 1826, oil on canvas, 12’x18’, image courtesy of the United States Capitol
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If you plan to attend in person at the Museums, tickets are available on the day of the lecture in the Welcome Center.
Members: FREE
Springfield residents: $4
Nonmembers: $4
To attend via ZOOM, please register in advance.
