3247969 The Eli Whitney Gun Factory, c.1826-8 (oil on canvas) by Munson, William Giles (1801-78); 61.6x74.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Eli Whitney (December 8, 1765 ??January 8, 1825) was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. Thereafter, he turned his attention into securing contracts with the government in the manufacture of muskets for the newly formed United States Army. He continued making arms and inventing until his death in 1825.); American, out of copyright.