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title: Proclamation of the Independence of Peru
author: Juan Lepiani
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20073/proclamation-of-the-independence-of-peru/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-02-28
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# Proclamation of the Independence of Peru

_Authored by Juan Lepiani_

## Image File

[![Proclamation of the Independence of Peru](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20073.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20073.jpg)

## Image Caption

*Proclamation of the Independence of Peru*, oil on canvas by Juan Lepiani, 1904.

Lepiani depicts José San Martín (1778-1850) declaring Peruvian independence on 28 July 1821 in Lima, Peru.

National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Lepiani, J. (2025, February 28). Proclamation of the Independence of Peru. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20073/proclamation-of-the-independence-of-peru/>
### Chicago
Lepiani, Juan. "Proclamation of the Independence of Peru." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 28, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20073/proclamation-of-the-independence-of-peru/>.
### MLA
Lepiani, Juan. "Proclamation of the Independence of Peru." *World History Encyclopedia*, 28 Feb 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20073/proclamation-of-the-independence-of-peru/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La_Independencia_del_Per%C3%BA.jpg) by [**Juan Lepiani**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:La_Independencia_del_Per%C3%BA.jpg). Submitted by [Scarlett Hart](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/scarletthart/ "User Page: Scarlett Hart"), published on 28 February 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.