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“My Theodosia” is the title of American author Anya Seton’s bestselling first novel, originally published in 1941. It is a fictional historical romance of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783-1813), daughter of Aaron Burr (Thomas Jefferson’s vice president, most famous for his deadly duel with Alexander Hamilton). The story focuses on the life of Theodosia: her marriage to Joseph Alston; her suggested romance with Meriwether Lewis; and ultimately her unwavering devotion to her father … and his devotion to her. Aaron’s arrogance forces “Theo” to choose between the man he insists she marry and her love for a young soldier who will turn out to play a decisive role in her father’s fate. Persuaded by Aaron that she will soon be crowned princess of Mexico as a result of his treasonous plans, she is received like royalty on Blennerhassett Island, only to end up trying to exonerate him as he awaits trial, repudiated by his fickle son-in-law and friends. In the 1970s, Houghton Mifflin republished Seton’s book with a cover featuring this beautiful painting by American artist David J Blossom depicting the young Theodosia, with brilliant red hair, elegantly seated in a blue velvet chair, leaning slightly forward in a formal upright posture with her hands clasped in her lap. She is wearing an elaborate pale green gown that cascades around her featuring short puffed sleeves, a white lace bodice, and a small thin black belt around her waist, accentuating her figure. In the dark behind her, looms a large portrait of her older statesman father. Blossom worked at Young & Rubicam as an art director (for the Ford Motor Company and Pan American Airways accounts) until moving to Weston, CT to became a freelance illustrator. He created Romance or Western-themed book covers (like “My Theodosia”), magazine covers, and movie posters (like Clint Eastwood westerns, "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", "A Fistful of Dollars", and "A few Dollars More").

“My Theodosia” is the title of American author Anya Seton’s bestselling first novel, originally published in 1941. It is a fictional historical romance of the short life of Theodosia Burr (1783-1813), daughter of Aaron Burr (Thomas Jefferson’s vice president, most famous for his deadly duel with Alexander Hamilton). The story focuses on the life of Theodosia: her marriage to Joseph Alston; her suggested romance with Meriwether Lewis; and ultimately her unwavering devotion to her father … and his devotion to her. Aaron’s arrogance forces “Theo” to choose between the man he insists she marry and her love for a young soldier who will turn out to play a decisive role in her father’s fate. Persuaded by Aaron that she will soon be crowned princess of Mexico as a result of his treasonous plans, she is received like royalty on Blennerhassett Island, only to end up trying to exonerate him as he awaits trial, repudiated by his fickle son-in-law and friends. In the 1970s, Houghton Mifflin republished Seton’s book with a cover featuring this beautiful painting by American artist David J Blossom depicting the young Theodosia, with brilliant red hair, elegantly seated in a blue velvet chair, leaning slightly forward in a formal upright posture with her hands clasped in her lap. She is wearing an elaborate pale green gown that cascades around her featuring short puffed sleeves, a white lace bodice, and a small thin black belt around her waist, accentuating her figure. In the dark behind her, looms a large portrait of her older statesman father. Blossom worked at Young & Rubicam as an art director (for the Ford Motor Company and Pan American Airways accounts) until moving to Weston, CT to became a freelance illustrator. He created Romance or Western-themed book covers (like “My Theodosia”), magazine covers, and movie posters (like Clint Eastwood westerns, "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", "A Fistful of Dollars", and "A few Dollars More").

“My Theodosia” by David J Blossom (American) - Acrylic on board / 1976 - Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington) #WomenInArt #AaronBurr #ArtText #DavidJBlossom #DavidBlossom #WomensArt #PortraitofaWoman #acrylicpainting #DelawareArtMuseum #artwork #AmericanArtist #art #AmericanArt #acrylic #BookArt #beauty

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