Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Treaty of Paris, 1783



This painting is titled The Treaty of Paris, 1783 by Benjamin West.   From left to right John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin, the grandson of Benjamin Franklin are shown.
Why is the painting unfinished?


ElementaryHistoryTeacher over at History Is Elementary provides a wonderful explanation regarding the painting and shares how she would use it in the classroom in her post, An Ending or a Preview.


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