The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn (2017)

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.

Genres: Documentary

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Release Date: 2017-01-01

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Runtime: 76 mins