Drawing
- Title:
- The Constitution of the United States
- Object Name:
- Drawing
- Object ID:
- 1943.005.07
- Creator:
- Faulkner, Barry (1881-1966)
Artist - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1934-1936
- Description:
- Historical drawing of The Constitution of the United States, by Barry Faulkner (1881-1966), 1934-1936. Pencil on paper on linen. Preliminary sketch for mural in the National Archives, Washington, D.C. Standing portraits of 25 male figures gathered on the steps of a building. George Washington, center, dressed in military uniform including cape and sword; facing forward with head to left. Ellsworth stands to the left with scrolled parchment and quill pen in hand. Other figures are gathered around in small groups, dressed in Colonial clothing. Flags left background; trees center background; sketch of architectural features right background. Very faint pencil inscriptions lower margin identifying some of the figures [omit commas]: "Randolph[?], D[ickinson], Rutledge, Wilson, Ellsworth, Pinckney, Madison, Gerry, Johnson, Mason, Wash, Franklin, King, Paterson, Pinckney, Morris, Hamilton, Read". Unframed.
- Material:
- Paper
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-60.5 W-143 inches
- Provenance:
- Gift from the artist.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Barry Faulkner
- Subjects:
- U.S. Constitution, Washington, George, Madison, James, Murals
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