Framed Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention by Junius Brutus Stearns

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 17" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 25" tall

Product Details:

Washington as Statesman at the Constitutional Convention is a painting by Junius Brutus Stearns, created in 1856. This artwork captures a significant moment during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia, where George Washington is depicted as the presiding officer. The painting shows George Washington standing at the center, symbolizing his role as the President of the Convention. He is surrounded by the delegates, including notable figures like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison, who are seated around a table. The setting is inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), where the convention took place. The painting reflects the moment when the U.S. Constitution was being drafted. Washington's presence was crucial in providing legitimacy and unity to the process, as he was a revered figure after his leadership in the Revolutionary War. The scene captures the gravity and solemnity of the task at hand, the creation of a new government framework for the United States.