Surrender of General Burgoyne
John Trumbull · 1821
Why it's great
In October 1777, the British General Burgoyne surrenders his army to the American General Gates after the battle of Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolution. John Trumbull painted the scene as part of his set of Revolution paintings for the U.S. Capitol. The picture shows the first great American victory. It hangs in the Capitol Rotunda.
🏛️ Part of history
The American Revolution (1765–1783) — Burgoyne's army surrenders at Saratoga in 1777, the turning point that convinced France to join the Americans.
Where to see it
📍 United States CapitolWashington, D.C., United States
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John Trumbull was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, and served as an officer in the American Revolution. Afterwards he studied painting in London with Benjamin West. He is best known for paintings of key events in the Revolution, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He died in New York City in 1843.
