John Vanderlyn

John Vanderlyn was an artist active between 1775 and 1820. His documented output focuses primarily on portraiture, demonstrating technical skill across painting, drawing, and printmaking.

The artist’s work is highly regarded, with several key pieces housed in institutional collections. Six works attributed to Vanderlyn are represented in major museum databases, including four drawings, one print, and one painting. These holdings establish the artist’s legacy. Among the notable documented works are the Portrait of the Artist and Self-Portrait, alongside detailed commissions such as Egbert Benson, Daniel Strobel, Jr., and the group piece Mrs. Daniel Strobel, Jr. (Anna Church Strobel) and Her Son, George.

Vanderlyn’s works are preserved by institutions of major repute, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. The accessibility of these museum-quality pieces ensures ongoing scholarly attention. Given the time of his activity, many of John Vanderlyn prints and paintings are now considered part of the public domain and are often available as downloadable artwork for study and appreciation.