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Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys)
by Francis William Edmonds, 1851
Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys) (1851) is a painting by Francis William Edmonds, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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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 William Edmonds
- Year
- 1851
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys) by Francis William Edmonds (1851) depicts man, genre painting, domesticated turkey. The original hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Your ArtLogia Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys) is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Francis William Edmonds (1806–1863) was an American painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Francis William Edmonds hang in collections such as the Brooklyn Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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 William Edmonds (1806–1863)
Francis William Edmonds (1806–1863) was an American painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Francis William Edmonds hang in collections such as the Brooklyn Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
More by Francis William EdmondsQuestions
Is this Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys) reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys) is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys)?
The original by Francis William Edmonds (1851) is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 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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