The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America July 4, 1776
Artwork Details
- Title: The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America July 4, 1776
- Engraver: Henry Samuel Sadd (British, London 1810–1893 Melbourne, Australia)
- Artist: After John Trumbull (American, Lebanon, Connecticut 1756–1843 New York)
- Publisher: Printed and published by John Neale (American, active 1844–56)
- Date: ca. 1850
- Medium: Steel engraving
- Dimensions: Image: 8 3/16 × 12 9/16 in. (20.8 × 31.9 cm)
Sheet: 11 13/16 × 17 13/16 in. (30 × 45.2 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Gift of Emily C. Chadbourne, 1952
- Object Number: 52.585.81
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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