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

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 number1995.43.2

InscribedIn lower margin, lithographed title, "THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. / JULY 4TH 1776. / 169 [OR 164?]".
On verso, accession number inscribed in pencil, lower right.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)

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