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"Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States," as depicted by commisioned artist Howard Chandler Christy, is both an attempt at historical representation and political interpretation.
The famous oil-on-canvas painting portrays the Constitutional Convention signing the U.S. Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Along with Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, the painting is one of the most famous depictions of the American Revolution. Christy created the painting in April 1940. It currently is displayed along the east stairway in the House of Representatives wing in the Capitol building.
Only 39 of the 55 delegates are pictured in the painting; not included are the three delegates who did not sign the Constitution or the 13 delegates who left the convention. On the right side of the painting, on the dais, is George Washington, standing upright and signing the Declaration on a desk. The windows are open and an aura of light surrounds Washington's upper body. Above him is an American flag and drum. Behind him are James Wilson of Pennsylvania and Richard Bassett of Delaware, talking with each other. Behind them on the far right is the another Delaware delegate, George Read; below them is the another Pennsylvania delegate, Robert Morris. Slightly to the right of Washington is the standing Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer from Maryland
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer delegate from North Carolina signs the Constitution, surrounded by the 39 signers of the supreme law the land. The seven Federalists are reserved special prominence in this image of the Founding Fathers.
The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public domain in the United States and in those countries with copyright terms of life of the author plus 50 years. ... Daniel of St. ...
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Lloyd, Gordon. "About Howard Chandler Christy's Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States." [1]
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