Washington County Chamber of Commerce – 175th Texas Indpendence Day Celebration
Auction Ends: Mar 8, 2011 09:00 PM CST

Signers Panels

Signers Panel 18

Item Number
18
Estimated Value
500 USD
Opening Bid
100 USD

Item Description

One of 72 segments which comprise a "Texas-sized" reproduction of the dramatic “Reading of the Texas Declaration of Independence” by artists Charles & Fanny Normann, originally created for the Texas Centennial Celebration in 1936. The painting memorialized the work of the fifty-nine elected delegates at Washington-on-the-Brazos who declared Texas independent from Mexico in 1836. The image was divided into 72 segments, then numerous local artists, both professional & amateur, were assigned a segment of the image to paint on a 2 X 3 ft. panel. These segments were assembled onto an 18 X 24 ft. grid to create an impressive reproduction of the painting, three times its original size. This one-of-a-kind item was unveiled for the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Each panel is identified by number. Many panels were painted by Blinn College students and others by professional artists.  The artist name will be listed, otherwise it was painted by a student.  Each panel will include a “Certificate of Authenticity”.

 

Item Special Note

For panels to be shipped, there will be an additional $60-$80 for special packaging and handling.

Contact the Museum at 936-878-2461 for exact amount.  Payment will be made separately to the Museum.