The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn

The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn

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  • 2017
  • 1 hr 16 min
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John Vanderlyn “...is pronounced to be the first painter that now is or ever has been in America.” ~ Aaron Burr, 1802 “The First Artist in America” is the story of John Vanderlyn, the celebrated artist who portrayed seven American presidents, rose to fame as a 19th century neoclassical history painter, and died penniless and alone in his hometown of Kingston, New York.

The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn
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John Vanderlyn “...is pronounced to be the first painter that now is or ever has been in America.” ~ Aaron Burr, 1802 “The First Artist in America” is the story of John Vanderlyn, the celebrated artist who portrayed seven American presidents, rose to fame as a 19th century neoclassical history painter, and died penniless and alone in his hometown of Kingston, New York.
  • Release Date
    2017
  • Runtime
    1 hr 16 min
  • Language
    en
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