The Great Seal Of The United States
by John Swatsley
Title
The Great Seal Of The United States
Artist
John Swatsley
Medium
Painting - Oil On Cold Press Illustration Board
Description
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed "Dr. Franklin, Mr. J. Adams and Mr. Jefferson, to form a committee, to bring in a device for a seal for theUnited States of America." It took six years and two more committees before Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Congress and the man featured on this artwork, presented the final design of the Great Seal of the United States to Congress. America's Great Seal features the American bald eagle with spread wings. The olive branch and the arrows held in the eagle's talons reflect both the nation's commitment to peace and its willingness to fight if necessary. The Latin inscription E Pluribus Unum -- "From many, One" -- is a reminder that the nation is a Union of many states and peoples. Finally, the constellation of stars denotes a new State taking its place and rank among other sovereign powers. On the reverse side of the Great Seal, the pyramid signifies strength and duration. The eye over it and the motto, Annuit Coeptis (He [God] has favored our undertakings), allude to the many interventions of Providence in favor of the American cause. The date featured denotes the year the Declaration of Independence was adopted. The words below, Novus Ordo Seclorum (A new order of the ages), signify the beginning of the new American era in 1776.
Please note the "Fine Art America" watermark will not appear on the painting or any print reproduction.
Artwork Copyright © 1982 Wind River Studios Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved under United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Artwork in any way. Any sale of the physical original does not include or convey the Copyright or any right comprised in the Copyright. WRSH Stock Number XB07604
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