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Achievements of His Purposes: The Charter of Pennsylvania Receives the King's Signature, by Violet Oakley, circa 1906.
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A colorful painting of King Charles II, seated at a table, being handed an ornate document by a young man who is on his knees. King Charles is surrounded by several other men in formal dress.

Credit: Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee/Photo by Hunt Commercial Photography

This mural by Violet Oakley depicts King Charles II signing the Charter of Pennsylvania in 1681. It now resides in the Governor's Reception Room of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building.

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