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John Durand (Painter)
life and artistic journey john durand (active 1765–1782), a colonial american portraitist, remains shrouded in mystery. despite his significant contributions to the art world, details about his origins, training, or upbringing are scarce. this enigmatic figure is known for his work in new york city during the 1760s, alongside fellow artists john mare, abraham delanoy, and lawrence kilburn. artistic travels and notable works * a 1768 adv
ertisement in the connecticut journal indicates durand's intention to spend several months in the colony, highlighting his itinerant nature. * his trip to bermuda further solidifies his transient artistic career. * by 1770, he was in virginia, working in williamsburg and later in petersburg, leaving behind a trail of portraits, including those of mr. and mrs. gray briggs of dinwiddie county, dated 1775. later life and speculations * du…