Painting

Title:

Major General John Sullivan

Object Name:

Painting

Creator:

R.M. Staigg

Date:

circa1868

Material:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

H-4.75 L-21 Dia-7 inches
Image Dimensions
Width: 29"
Height: 36 3/4'"

Description:

Framed oil painting of Major General John Sullivan by R.M.Staigg, after a print by Thomas Hart, London 1776. Label on frame states that it is a gift of Roger Amory 1953. Label on back reads "Major General John Sullivan son of Master Sullivan of Berwick, ME and brother of James Sullivan Gov. of Mass. He was himself Gov. of New Hampshire. This picture was printed by R.M. Staigg about 1868 from a portrait (illegible)." Label may be in error as this is an oil painting based on a print (see AC# 1990.0050). Sullivan is shown in his British uniform from the French and Indian War holding a spear in his right hand while his left hand rests on his hip. In the background are tree trunks and in the distance is a rocky mountain. Frame is black wood with a gold trim.

Provenance:

Was given to the Society as a gift by Roger Amory, 1953.

Staigg copied his painting from a print done produced in London in 1776.
John Sullivan marched to Fort William and Mary during the colonial 'attack' on that fort in December 1774, he served as a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and played a significant role in the Battle of Trenton. He was also an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of New Hampshire and was their first president, and that he was an early governor of the state of New Hampshire. His house in Durham still stands.

Subjects:

Paintings, Painting, Portrait, Portrait paintings, Portraits

People:

Sullivan, John

Place of Origin:

Unknown

Collection Name:

Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire

Item Number:

1988.014

Accession Number:

1988.014

Type of Material:

Objects

Copyright Statement:

For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the American Independence Museum

Credit Line:

gift of Roger Amory 1953.

Participating Organization:

American Independence Museum