Trumbull, John "Declaration of Independence. Of the United States of America July 4th, 1776."

After John Trumbull (1756-1843).  “Declaration of Independence.  Of the United States of America July 4th, 1776.”  New York: Leggo Brothers Photo-Engraving, 1876.   20 x 30 (image).  Photo-lithograph (granulated photograph).  Ten inch horizontal tear into image right hand side skillfully repaired with archival tape and skillfully in-painted.  Tear is difficult to seen.  Light water stain in top margin.  Chips in top and bottom margin skillfully filled with matching paper.  Short tears in margins repaired with archival tape.  Else, good condition.  With original 19th century frame and glass.  Ref: John Bidwell, American History in Image and Text, #42, American Antiquarian Society, 1989.  A/A    John Trumbull was a participant in the American Revolution and a friend of most of the great figures of his day, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.  After he left the army, Trumbull found his way to the London studio of fellow American Benjamin West.  Inspired by his instructor, T