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.
Director: Tobe Carey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york state
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- What is The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn about?
- 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.
- Who directed The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn?
- The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn was directed by Tobe Carey.
- How long is The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn?
- The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
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- The First Artist in America: The Life and Times of John Vanderlyn is a Documentary film.