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

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesTechnique Note: Hand-coloring is very simple, including only red, blue, pale blue, and gold. Most areas of the print are not colored. Placement of colors differs significantly from 1950.85.0, although the same colors are used in both impressions. (Finlay 12/9/2001)

Artist Note: Based on a painting by John Trumbull (1756-1843). (Finlay 12/9/2001)

Status

Not on view