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First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln
by Francis Bicknell Carpenter, 1864
First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln (1864) is a painting by Francis Bicknell Carpenter, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the United States Capitol.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Francis Bicknell Carpenter
- Year
- 1864
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- United States Capitol
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln by Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1864). The original hangs in the United States Capitol.
Your ArtLogia First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830–1900) was an American painter associated with Realism. Works by Francis Bicknell Carpenter hang in collections such as the United States Capitol.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830–1900)
Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830–1900) was an American painter associated with Realism. Works by Francis Bicknell Carpenter hang in collections such as the United States Capitol.
More by Francis Bicknell CarpenterQuestions
Is this First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation of President Lincoln?
The original by Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1864) is in the United States Capitol. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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