Hugh Douglas Hamilton
The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the Different Provinces, on July 4, 1776

The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the Different Provinces, on July 4, 1776

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The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the Different Provinces, on July 4, 1776
ArtistIrish, active England and Italy, c. 1739–1808
CultureIrish
Titles
  • The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independent of the King of England, throughout the Different Provinces, on July 4, 1776
  • The New, Comprehensive, Impartial and Complete History of England: From the Very Earliest Period of Authentic Information, to the End of the Present Year
Datec. 1783
Printed inLondon, England
MediumEngraving on laid paper
DimensionsPlate or block: 13 5/8 × 9 1/2 in. (34.6 × 24.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of David Lackey and Russell Prince
Object numberB.2019.17
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Chippendale Bedroom
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis print was published in The New, Comprehensive, Impartial and Complete History of England from the Earliest Period of Authentic Information to the End of the Present Year…., by Edward Barnard.  As the first edition was published in 1783, the events of the American Revolution constituted the “Present Very Important Crisis” to which the lengthy title referred.  This imaginary street scene is notable as a contemporary representation of the proclamation of American independence in the colonies, presenting the event as an occasion of joy and celebration. Many prints in the Bayou Bend Collection that refer to the American Revolution are satirical in nature (B.85.3, A New Method of Macarony Making,… for example), or feature military figures or battles as their subjects (such as B.99.16, George Washington, Esqr, General and Commander in Chief…), without making any reference to the way news of independence was disseminated or received.
ProvenanceDavid Lackey and Russell Prince, Houston; given to MFAH, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Printed below image, left: Hamilton delin.
Recto: Printed below image, right: Noble sculp.
Recto: Printed below image, center: The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves / INDEPENDANT of the King of ENGLAND, / throughout the different Provinces, on July 4, 1776.

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