As a patriotic artist, John Trumbull participated in the American Revolutionary War and developed a close friendship with George Washington. Jonathan Trumbull, his father, held the office of governor in Connecticut during the Revolution.Trumbull painted many famous works including “Declaration of Independence” and “The Battle of Bunker’s Hill,” as well as portraits of George Washington, John Adams and Alexander Hamilton. Trumbull also served as president of the American Academy of the Fine Arts in New York City. Yale University Art Gallery was designed and founded in 1832 by Trumbull and he donated…
