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)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

Object number1950.85.0

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.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

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.

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