This painting will be among the artwork utilized in the illustrated lecture on March 26th. It is by Gio Botta Colomba and is entitled “Landscape Mountain Scenery.”

At his Bordentown estate Point Breeze, king-in-exile Joseph Bonaparte maintained the largest and finest collection of European fine art in America during the 1820’s and 1830’s, including works by Titian, Canova, and Murillo. His estate was dispersed by auction in 1847, and his paintings by Old Masters made their way to museums and private collections throughout the United States. Six of the paintings in Bonaparte’s famed collection were acquired and displayed by the Stokes family, who occupied the Trent House from 1861 until 1929. On Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. there will be an illustrated lecture at the Trent House Museum examining the curious story of the six paintings and their ultimate and final destination at the Trenton Free Public Library. The lecture is entitled, “From Point Breeze to the Trent House: Paintings from the Bonaparte Collection,” and will be presented by Laura Poll, Archivist of the Trentoniana Collection at the Library. The event, held at the Trenton Public Library, is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton. Admission is $10 ($8 for members) and complimentary light refreshments will be served.

This is the third in the series of once-a-month winter/spring 2016 lectures at the Trent House. The other lectures include “Proud Heritage: African American History in the Sourlands and Hopewell Valley” with Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck on Saturday, April 16 and “John Hart: Portrait of a Patriot” with David Hart on Saturday, May 14.

Listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Sites and designated a National Landmark by Congress, today the meticulously restored 1719 William Trent House and historic kitchen garden continue to reward visitors with a glimpse into life in pre-revolutionary America, with its interpretation of William Trent’s lifestyle and remarkably diverse household. Owned, maintained and operated by the City of Trenton with assistance from The Trent House Association, the historic house museum is regularly open to the public for tours Wednesdays through Sundays, 12:30 to 4 p.m. and by appointment for school and group tours. Located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, adjacent to the Hughes Justice Complex. Ample free parking. For more information and driving directions, visit www.williamtrenthouse.org or call 609-989-3027.