John Trumbull: The Painter of the Revolution Born in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1756, John Trumbull’s life was inextricably linked to the tumultuous events that shaped early America. His lineage – descended from prominent Puritan settlers and boasting a father who served as Governor of Connecticut – provided him with both privilege and an acute awareness of the nation's burgeoning identity. However, it was his service in the American Re…