Southwest Daily Images: Independence Day

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

John Trumbull painted the signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1832.

Thomas Jefferson is in the center, presenting the Declaration of Independence to John Hancock

A Trumbull exhibition at Hartford's Wadsworth Atheneum just ended.

RedPat said...: A good post for the day, Jack! Happy 4th! Have some fun!; July 4, 2017 at 9:56 AM
Taken For Granted said...: I have seen prints of this painting, a perfect subject for the 4th of July. Have a Happy Fourth, Jack.; July 4, 2017 at 10:01 AM
William Kendall said...: Just right for the day. Happy Fourth of July!; July 4, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Sharon said...: A perfect photo for today! Happy 4th!; July 4, 2017 at 12:43 PM
Janet said...: I know those unidentified people! :) Happy 4th!; July 4, 2017 at 10:46 PM
Bob Crowe said...: We would have enjoyed the exhibit, or just a chance to examing this painting more closely.; July 5, 2017 at 9:12 PM
Kay said...: Suitable for the occasion. (I heard today that NPR read - and tweeted - the entire Declaration yesterday, the 26th time it had been read. It generated great controversy because many listeners felt they were hearing propaganda. Sorry. I digress.); July 5, 2017 at 11:09 PM