Image of the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress (incorrectly labeled as the signing of the Declaration of Independence) inspired by the painting by John Trumbull in the United States Capitol; the Committee of Five (John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Robert Livingston of New York, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia) present their draft at center while members of Congress sit along the edges of the room; flags and musical instruments on wall in background. Printer and date supplied by cataloger based on printer history and similar Kurz & Allison items in collection. "Philadelphia, July 4th, 1776."--text, bottom left margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 56.36 x 71.6 cm (22 3/16 x 28 3/16 in.)
Adams, John, 1735-1826--Pictorial works Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790--Pictorial works Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826--Pictorial works Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813--Pictorial works Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793--Pictorial works United States. Declaration of Independence--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Politics & Social Issues Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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