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

• Documentary

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.

Release date

January 1, 2017

Runtime

1h 16m

Language

English

Director

Tobe Carey

Status

Released