Agreement by John Trumbull to Sell the "Declaration of Independence" Engraving Plates, January 5, 1833
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In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed Declaration of Independence, he authorized Asher Durand to create copper engraving plates of the painting from which Trumbull would make prints. In 1833, Trumbull agreed to sell these plates--along with 200 remaining prints--to Humphrey Phelps and Israel Newton.
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed Declaration of Independence, he authorized Asher Durand to create copper engraving plates of the painting from which Trumbull would make prints. In 1833, Trumbull agreed to sell these plates--along with 200 remaining prints--to Humphrey Phelps and Israel Newton.
Artifact
Agreement
Date Made
05 January 1833
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
69.144.458.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 12.625 in
Width: 7.75 in
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