Glorious Lessons – John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution - Richard Brookhiser

The complicated life and legacy of John Trumbull, whose paintings portrayed both the struggle and the principles that distinguished America’s founding moment  “Nuanced, engaging and incisive.”—Stephen Brumwell, Wall Street Journal  “Succinct, both scholarly and direct. . . . Wonderful art history.”—Brian T. Allen, National Review  John Trumbull (1756–1843) experienced the American Revolution firsthand—he served as aid to George Washington and Horatio Gates, was shot at, and was... Zobrazit více