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This twelve-by-eighteen-foot painting by John Trumbull, entitled Declaration of Independence, depicts the presentation of the first draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Second Continental Congress on June 28, 1776. Thomas Jefferson, at center, places the document before the president of the Congress, John Hancock. Standing with Jefferson are other members of the drafting committee Declaration of Independence Names Trumbull, John, 1756-1843, artist Detroit Publishing Co., copyright claimant Detroit Publishing Co., publisher Created / Published c [between 1900 and 1912] Headings - United States.--Declaration of Independence - Capitols - Interiors - Legislative bodies - United States--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Headings Learn more about the Declaration of Independence painting by John Trumbull on display in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. The artwork, titled “Declaration of Independence,” was crafted by the artist John Trumbull between 1817 and 1819. Executed in oil, it falls within the Neoclassicism art movement and measures 365.76 by 548.64 centimeters. The painting Declaration of Independence is a 12-by-18-foot (3.7 by 5.5 m) oil-on-canvas work by American John Trumbull; it depicts the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. It was based on a much smaller version of the same scene, presently held by the Yale University Art Gallery. Trumbull painted many of the figures in the picture from life, and visited The souvenir sheet (above) issued in 1976, portrays the 1817 painting by John Trumbull featuring the five person drafting committee for the Declaration of Independence on June 28, 1776. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, John Adams and Robert Livingston. The 13-cent se-tenant strip of stamps at top left depict the complete version of Trumbull's painting. It is “Declaration of Independence” and was meant by Trumbull “to preserve the resemblance of the men who were the authors of this memorable act.” Actually, it was on July 2d that the Congress declared the Colonies to be independent, and on July 4th the form only of that Declaration was determined. La Déclaration d'Indépendance est une huile sur toile de 3,7 m sur 5,5 m (12 × 18 pieds)de l'artiste américain John Trumbull représentant la présentation du projet de Déclaration d'Indépendance au Congrès . Elle s'inspire d'une version beaucoup plus petite de la même scène, actuellement conservée à la Galerie d'art de l'Université Yale . [1] Trumbull a peint de nombreux Declaration of Independence is a 12feetby18feetft (byft) oil-on-canvas painting by the American artist John Trumbull depicting the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. It was based on a much smaller version of the same scene, presently held by the Yale University Art Gallery. Trumbull painted many of the figures in the picture from life, and visited In 1817, Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary War scenes for the rotunda. Twenty years later, four other artists began filling the remaining spaces with scenes of America's settlement by Europeans. John Trumbull, The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, 1786–1820, oil on canvas, 20 7/8 x 31 inches / 53 x 78.7 cm (Yale University Art Gallery) Like many artists of the early-Federal period (c. 1789–1801), the name John Trumbull is not one immediately recognized by most Americans. The first painting that Trumbull completed for the Rotunda shows the presentation of the Declaration of Independence in what is now called Independence Hall, Philadelphia. The painting features the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence — John Adams, Robert R. Livingston, Roger Sherman, Thomas Jefferson (presenting the document), and Benjamin Franklin — standing before John John Trumbull, The Declaration of Independence by Dr. Bryan Zygmont Artwork Details John Trumbull, The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, 1786–1820, oil on canvas, 20 7/8 x 31 inches / 53 x 78.7 cm (Yale University Art Gallery) Media in category "Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull" The following 57 files are in this category, out of 57 total. The painting Declaration of Independence is a 12-by-18-foot (3.7 by 5.5 m) oil-on-canvas work by American John Trumbull Museum-quality print on cotton canvas with best technology guarantees100 year,no fading The painting Declaration of Independence is a 12-by-18-foot (3.7 by 5.5 m) oil-on-canvas work by American John Trumbull Museum-quality print on cotton canvas with best technology guarantees100 year,no fading What to know: In his historical paintings, John Trumbull (1756-1843) chronicled the main characters and moments of the American Revolution. With “The Declaration of Independence,” Trumbull memorialized the faces of America’s founders. While the committee who wrote the draft is foregrounded (including Thomas Jefferson, who hands the document to John Hancock), Trumbull depicts in life-like “Declaration of Independence” by John Trumbull, 1818 Huzzzzzahhhh! On July 4, we celebrate Independence Day. For most of us that means a long weekend at the shore or in the Poconos with baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and fireworks displays, both large and small. But why? And how have our Independence Day celebrations changed over the decades? 1776: The Beginning On July 4, 1776, at the Declaration of Independence is a 12-by-18-foot (3.7 by 5.5 m) oil-on-canvas painting by the American artist John Trumbull depicting the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. It was based on a much smaller version of the same scene, presently held by the Yale University Art Gallery. [1] Trumbull painted many of the figures in the picture from life, and Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull is a 100% hand-painted oil painting reproduction on canvas painted by one of our professional artists. We utilize only the finest oil paints and high quality artist-grade canvas to ensure the most vivid color.
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