The Declaration of Independence. July 4th 1776.
After a work byAfter a work by
John Trumbull
(American, 1756 - 1843)
PrinterPrinted by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
D. Needham
(American, 1808 - 1888)
PublisherPublished by
Kelloggs & Thayer
(American, 1846 - 1847)
Date1845
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 12 3/8in. (20.3 x 31.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 15/16 x 13in. (22.7 x 33cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 15/16 x 13in. (22.7 x 33cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan
DescriptionA scene from American history depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the interior of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, five men present the Declaration to a man seated in an armchair on the right. Around the room, thirty six other men stand or are seated. Banners, a drum, and trumpets are grouped on the back wall.
Object number1950.85.0
NotesArtist Note: This print was copied after an oil painting by John Trumbull (1756-1843). John Trumbull's sister, Mary Trumbull (1745-1831), was the wife of William Williams (1731-1811), a signer of the Declaration of Independence.On View
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