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In the first episode of this six-part series exploring the history of American art, British art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on an epic journey from east to west.
In the first episode of this six-part series exploring the history of American art, British art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon embarks on an epic journey from east to west, following in the footsteps of the pioneers who built the foundations of modern America.
During his journey, he travels to Massachusetts to see the earliest portraits in America depicting the Puritan settlers and visits Pennsylvania to uncover the dark truth behind Benjamin West's most famous painting, the spectacular Treaty of Penn with the Indians.
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Tue 6 Apr 202106:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andrew Graham-Dixon |
| Producer | Paul Tilzey |
| Director | Paul Tilzey |
| Series Producer | Silvia Sacco |
| Executive Producer | Basil Comely |
