John Blennerhassett Martin, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Blennerhassett Martin
American painter
Date of Birth: 05-Sep-1797
Date of Death: 27-Oct-1857
Profession: painter
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About John Blennerhassett Martin
- John Blennerhassett Martin (September 5, 1797 – October 27, 1857), was an American painter, engraver and lithographer. Martin was born in Bandon, County Cork Ireland, but emigrated at age 18 to the United States in 1815.
- He initially lived and studied engraving in New York City, then in 1816 moved to Richmond, Virginia where he lived and worked.
- Martin painted a series of portraits of Chief Justice John Marshall, one of which hung in the US Supreme Court Building for many years.
- Martin also painted a notable portrait of James Armistead.
- He died in Richmond in 1857.
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