"Raising the Liberty Pole" Archival Print — Limited to 76 individually numbered prints

The latest in our series of limited edition archival prints for our nation's 250th: Raising the Liberty Pole. Our archival print is from the original I purchased, which is a hand-colored engraving published in 1888 by Joseph Laing and engraved by John C. McRae, after the painting by New York historical artist Frederick Augustus Chapman. The scene commemorates the spirit of Declaration of Independence through the raising of a liberty pole in a colonial town square. It includes a group of men hoisting the pole, revelers celebrating around them, a tavern sign bearing the portrait of King George III being pulled down, and members of the Sons of Liberty rallying supporters. A loyalist turns away in anger while a woman lifts her child in celebration, with others looking on. The text along the bottom reads . . . Raising the Liberty Pole Dedicated to the American People Commemorative of 1776 The Centenary of Independence The original, framed, was 28.5" x 37.5". The sheet size of these archival prints is 12" x 16". We made them smaller than the original in the interest of making these practical for more people to display. Two notes: If you would like a full-sized print, contact us for the timing and cost. The original hand-colored, framed engraving is available for purchase. It's pictured below. There are many more photos on the product page. This is the latest in our series of limited edition prints for the 250th. The first in our series was "Victory Forever." (We offered "Victory Forever" framed; these prints are only available unframed.) All prints are numbered. Sheet size of print: 12" x 16" About the paperweight and printing process: Printed on fine art grade 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper with archival inks. The original, which is framed, is available: 1888 hand-colored engraving of the Raising the Liberty Pole print — framed — 28.5" x 37.5"