John Trumbull (1750–1831), B.A. 1767, M.A. 1770, LL.D. 1818 Yale University Art Gallery

1794

On view, 2nd floor, American Art before 1900

John Trumbull, a second cousin of the artist, passed his entrance examination to Yale College at the age of seven. He wrote poetry throughout college and published a satire on collegiate instruction after he graduated. He also studied and practiced law. His most popular poetic work, "M'Fingal," dealt with the ineptness of the British during the Revolutionary War. Along with family friend Lemuel Hopkins (1832.68), who is also pictured in this set of miniatures, Trumbull was a member of a group of politically conservative satirists known as the Connecticut Wits.

Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 in. (9.8 × 8.3 cm)
Credit Line: Trumbull Collection
Accession Number: 1832.69
Culture: American
Period: 18th century
Classification: Miniatures
Disclaimer: Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography

Helen A. Cooper et al., Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery, exh. cat. (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 2008), 105, no. 47, ill.

Helen A. Cooper et al., John Trumbull: The Hand and Spirit of a Painter (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1982), 145, pl. 91-95

Object copyright

No Copyright - United States

Additional information

Object/Work type

miniatures (paintings), portraits

Subject

Federalist Party men

Signed

Signed verso: "John Trumbull/Author of McFingal/./Painted by/J. Trumbull, son/of Govr. Trumbull/Jany. 1794"

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