Drawing
- Title:
- The Declaration of Independence
- Object Name:
- Drawing
- Object ID:
- 1943.005.08
- Creator:
- Faulkner, Barry (1881-1966)
Artist - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1934-1936
- Description:
- Historical drawing of The Declaration of Independence, by Barry Faulkner (1881-1966), 1934-1936. Pencil on paper. Preliminary sketch for mural in the National Archives, Washington, D.C. Standing portraits of 28 male figures gathered on the steps of a building. Right of center, one figure (Jefferson) is holding a large sheet of parchment in his hands, The Declaration of Independence. Two men (Hancock and Harrison) slightly face Jefferson to left with hands extended. Single figure behind these three men is George Washington; facing forward looking directly at viewer. Other figures are gathered around in small groups, dressed in Colonial clothing, with a few wearing Classical togas and robes. Two columns with Classical doorway, at left background; a tree left of center background; and a grouping of flags right background. Pencil inscription, identifying some figures, lower margin from left to right [omit commas]: "Morris, Chase, Carroll, Ed Rutledge, Lyman Hall, Stone, Hopkinson, S. Adams, McKean, Wythe, D[Illegible], Floyd, Clark, Ellery, Witherspoon, HANCOCK, Harrison, Washington, JEFFERSON, SHERMAN, J. ADAMS, R.L [?] LIVINGSTON, B. FRANKLIN, R.H. LEE, NELSON."Other pencil notes in lower margin: "Center", "2 11/16", and "1240". Pencil inscription on the reverse proper left side: "DECLARATION". Blue printed postage label with printed and handwritten inscription, on reverse proper left side: "CONTENTS MERCHANDISE POSTMASTER THIS PARCEL MAY BE OPENED / FOR POSTAL INSPECTION IF NECESSARY / FROM [strikethrough] CARTOON OF / 'DECLARATION' / TO [strikethrough] BARRY FAULKNER / RETURN TO BASE HILL / ROAD KEENE N.H / RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED". Unframed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-60 W-143 inches
- Provenance:
- Gift from the artist.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Barry Faulkner
- Subjects:
- Declaration of Independence, Jefferson, Thomas, Hancock, John, Murals
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