Framed Treaty of Paris by Benjamin West

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks 
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 19" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 28" tall

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

Treaty of Paris by Benjamin West is an unfinished painting that was meant to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. This treaty marked the formal recognition of the United States as an independent nation by Great Britain. The painting prominently features the American delegation, which included John Jay, the U.S. diplomat who played a key role in the negotiations. John Adams, the future second President of the United States and a staunch advocate for American independence. Benjamin Franklin, one of the most influential figures in securing the alliance with France and in the negotiations with Britain. Henry Laurens, former President of the Continental Congress and a member of the American delegation. William Temple Franklin, Benjamin Franklin’s grandson and secretary. The British delegation is notably absent from the painting. Benjamin West intended to include them, but the British representatives declined to pose, possibly due to lingering tensions and feelings of humiliation following their defeat. As a result, the painting remains incomplete, with a blank space where the British figures were meant to appear.