The Declaration of Independence. July 4th 1776.
PrinterPrinted by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
Kelloggs & Thayer
(American, 1846 - 1847)
PublisherPublished by
D. Needham
(American, 1808 - 1888)
After a work byAfter a work by
John Trumbull
(American, 1756 - 1843)
Date1845
MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 x 12 5/16in. (20.3 x 31.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/16 x 14 1/8in. (25.6 x 35.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1995.43.2
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
Artist Note: Based on a painting by John Trumbull (1756-1843). (Finlay 12/9/2001)
Status
Not on view