Declaration of Independence

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Revolutionary War
19th Century

Declaration of Independence

by John Trumbull

Artwork Details

Year

1818

Era

19th Century

Collection

U.S. Capitol Rotunda

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Medium

Oil on canvas

Original Size

144 × 216 inches

About This Artwork

The presentation of the Declaration of Independence to Congress on June 28, 1776. This painting depicts 47 of the 56 signers and is one of the most famous images in American history.

Under catalogue review

This work is being evaluated for a future Vault & Canvas edition.