Painting
- Title:
- The Constitution of the United States
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Object ID:
- 1943.005.05
- 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 Constitution of the United States, by Barry Faulkner (1881-1966), 1934-1936. Oil on canvas. Twenty-four standing male figures representing early founders of our country, George Washington in center in white attire with long, white cape. Flags massed left hand background, open space with large tree at right and column with steps in background. "THE CONSTITUTION" and "RETURN TO ABOVE ADDRESS" (address no longer visible) written in pencil on reverse of frame. Carved panel wood frame with gilded decoration.
- Material:
- Textile
Canvas - Dimensions:
- H-14.1 W-35.2 D-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Gift from the artist. Preliminary study for mural in National Archives building, Washington, DC.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Barry Faulkner
- Subjects:
- Madison, James, U.S. Constitution, Washington, George, Murals
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