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John Trumbull (1756–1843) was born in Connecticut, the son of the governor. After graduating from Harvard University, he served in the Continental Army under General Washington. He studied painting with Benjamin West in London and focused on history painting.
This oil painting on canvas is now located in the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington D.C. Its dimensions are 365.76 cm × 548.64 cm (144.00 in × 216.00 in).
United States Capitol rotunda | |||
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Native name | United States Capitol rotunda | ||
Parent institution | United States Capitol | ||
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Coordinates | 38° 53′ 23.3″ N, 77° 00′ 32.7″ W | ||
Established | 1824 | ||
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Remastered color
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Smaller version at Yale University Art Gallery