Thomas Jefferson Writing the Declaration of Independence (1898) by Howard Pyle

Thomas Jefferson Writing the Declaration of Independence - Howard Pyle - 1898

Artwork Information

TitleThomas Jefferson Writing the Declaration of Independence
ArtistHoward Pyle
Date1898
Art MovementRomanticism

About Thomas Jefferson Writing the Declaration of Independence

The artwork titled “Thomas Jefferson Writing the Declaration of Independence,” created by artist Howard Pyle in 1898, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the illustration genre.

In this evocative illustration, Thomas Jefferson is depicted standing at a table amidst a dimly lit room, intently examining a piece of parchment by the light of a solitary candle. His expression and posture suggest deep contemplation, underscoring the gravity of the task at hand. The ambient glow of the candle casts pronounced shadows, creating a dramatic interplay between light and darkness that emphasizes Jefferson’s presence. The scene is set against the backdrop of a window with a slightly discernible view of the night outside, and a grandfather clock looms in the background, reinforcing a sense of historic weight and passage of time. Various papers are scattered across the table, suggesting the meticulous work involved in drafting such an essential document. This powerful visual captures the solemn and momentous occasion of drafting the Declaration of Independence, embodying the Romantic spirit of individual heroism and the profound significance of historical events.

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