Who created "The Landing of Columbus"?

The Landing of Columbus was created by John Vanderlyn in ca. 1840.

When was "The Landing of Columbus" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1840.

What medium is "The Landing of Columbus"?

The Landing of Columbus is Painting.

Is "The Landing of Columbus" in the public domain?

Yes, The Landing of Columbus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Landing of Columbus

John Vanderlyn

ca. 1840

Medium

Painting

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of I. Austin Kelly III

Accession Number

1971.5

Tags

Figure groupdiscovery of United StatesIndianexplorerPortrait maleboat

About this artwork

This painting is an oil sketch for the Landing of Columbus in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. Winning a commission from Congress meant a great deal to nineteenth-century artists because, as well as ensuring their reputation, it allowed them to play a part in shaping the nation's history. This painting shows the moment, on October 12, 1492, when Columbus and his men landed on the island of San Salvador and claimed all of the New World for Spain. John Vanderlyn spent a great deal of time...

About the Artist

John Vanderlyn · 1775–1852

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