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Declaration of Independence. July 4th, 1776

Waterman Lily Ormsby (American, 1809 – 1883)
After: Asher Brown Durand (American, 1796–1886)
After: John Trumbull (American, 1756–1843)
1876

Medium/Technique Engraving
Credit Line Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession Number33.967
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Bay B 138
InscriptionsIn plate, at lower left: Painted by J. Trumbull
In plate, at lower center: Published by W. L. Ormsby 116 Fulton St. N. York.
In plate, at lower right: Engraved by W. L. Orsmby after Durand
In plate, at lower center: Declaration of Independence. July 4th. 1776 / [list of signers with lightly engraved outline key to their identities]
Provenance1933, bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler to the MFA.