Painting
- Title:
- The Declaration of Independence
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Object ID:
- 1943.005.06
- Creator:
- Faulkner, Barry (1881-1966) -- Artist
- Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1934-1936
- Description:
- Historical painting (preliminary study for mural in National Archives building), the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner (1881-1966), 1934-1936 . Oil on canvas. Many figures of men standing on steps, probably on completion of and signing of the Declaration. Building with large column left, trees, and sky filled in with painted paper strips pasted over canvas (each strip approximately 1 inch wide). Flags massed on extreme right. in background. C "155 800" and "Barry Faulkner / Return to Above Address" written on reverse side of frame by artist (address no longer visible). Carved panel wood frame with gilded decoration.
- Material:
- Textile
Canvas - Dimensions:
- H-14.1 W-35.2 D-1.7 inches
- Provenance:
- Gift from the artist. Preliminary study for mural in National Archives building, Washington, DC.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Barry Faulkner
- Subjects:
- Hancock, John, Jefferson, Thomas, U.S. Constitution, Murals
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