Declaration of Independence — B. Martin Pedersen, 1970s

Declaration of Independence is a striking American poster designed by B. Martin Pedersen sometime between 1970 and 1980. A large halftone portrait of a Native American man occupies the lower portion of the composition while handwritten passages from the Declaration of Independence spread across the background.

Pedersen reduces the design to an intense magenta-purple portrait, red-orange handwriting, and a warm cream ground. The contrast between photographic halftone texture and expressive script gives the work an unmistakable late-20th-century graphic character. Published in New York by The S.D. Scott Printing Company, Inc., the poster creates a visually direct relationship between its portrait and one of the foundational texts of the United States.

Artwork Details

• Artist: B. Martin Pedersen
• Title: Declaration of Independence
• Original title: Declaration of Independence
• Series: Artist Poster Filing Series
• Date: Between 1970 and 1980
• Period: 1970s
• Place of Origin: New York, United States
• Medium: Color print

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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