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Box 0275.05

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Contains 1 Result:

Photogravure of John Trumbull’s “Signing of the Declaration of Independence.” , 1876-1918

 Sub-Series — Box: 0275.05, Folder: 01
Identifier: 0275.05.01
Scope and Contents The original image, a 12 x 18 ft oil on canvas painting in the United States Capitol Rotunda, was created 1817-1819 by John Trumbull (1756-1843). A steel engraving of the Trumbull painting was made in 1823 by Asher B. Durand (1796-1883). The photogravure image was made after the steel engraving of the painting. Lehigh University has several versions of this image. This version indicates at lower right corner - Made by Photogravure & Color Co. N.Y. It measures 33.5 x 41 cm and...
Dates: 1876-1918