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The Signing of the Constitution of the United States, 1787, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Clere, Hazel 1907-  Search this
Subject:
Washington, George  Search this
Franklin, Benjamin  Search this
Morris, Gouverneur  Search this
Madison, James  Search this
Hamilton, Alexander  Search this
Sherman, Roger  Search this
McHenry, James  Search this
King, Rufus  Search this
Read, George  Search this
Livingston, William  Search this
Pickney, Charles  Search this
Blount, William  Search this
Langdon, John  Search this
Few, William  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Everett Post Office Everett Pennsylvania
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
Summary:
A scene from the Constitutional Convention. George Washington is seated at a table in conversation with Benjamin Franklin. Additionally, one representative from each of the twelve participating states is shown. Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania is shown signing the document.
Topic:
Occupation--Political--Statesman  Search this
History--United States--Constitution  Search this
Portrait male  Search this
Control number:
IAS 76009273
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_19995