Painting
- Title:
- The Declaration of Independence
- Object Name:
- Painting
- Creator:
- Faulkner, Barry (1881-1966) -- Artist
- Date:
- 1934-1936
- Material:
- Textile
Canvas - Dimensions:
- H-14.1 W-35.2 D-1.7 inches
- 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.
- Provenance:
- Gift from the artist. Preliminary study for mural in National Archives building, Washington, DC.
- Subjects:
- Hancock, John, Jefferson, Thomas, U.S. Constitution, Murals
- Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Collection Name:
- Inventory
- Item Number:
- 1943.005.06
- Accession Number:
- 1943.005
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
- For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the New Hampshire Historical Society
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Barry Faulkner
- Participating Organization:
- New Hampshire Historical Society
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