The First Amendment

This is Mort Künstler limited edition print - The First Amendment. LIMITED EDITION PRINTS Paper Prints Reproduction technique: Fine offset lithography on neutral pH archival quality paper using the finest fade-resistant inks. Each print is numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Image Size: 18” x 25” • Overall Size: 22½” x 29” Signed & Numbered • Edition Size: 2000 Signed Artist’s Proof • Edition Size: 50 Historical Information The first Bill of Rights was drawn up even before the Declaration of Independence, by George Mason and enacted by the Virginia Convention on June 12, 1776. The National Bill of Rights, which included the First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, religion, etc., was ratified by Congress on December 15, 1791. This painting shows James Madison, the author of the Bill of Rights, being congratulated by an admirer outside the print shop on Water Street in New York City after the first printed version was published by The Daily Advertiser.