John Trumbull — American Artist born on June 06, 1756, died on November 10, 1843

John Trumbull was an American artist during the period of the American Revolutionary War and was notable for his historical paintings. His Declaration of Independence was used on the reverse of the two-dollar bill... (wikipedia)

But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen.
No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law.
As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?