Framed President Lincoln writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863 by David Gilmour Blythe

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 18.5" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 28.5" tall

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President Lincoln Writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863 by David Gilmour Blythe portrays Abraham Lincoln deep in thought as he prepares to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. Painted in Blythe’s signature satirical and allegorical style, the image diverges from the reverent presidential portraits common to the era. Instead, Lincoln is shown alone in a dark, sparsely furnished room, his expression somber and careworn. Surrounding Lincoln are symbolic elements: a Bible lies open, representing moral gravity and divine justice, while a tipped scale of justice hangs on the wall evoking the current state of justice his pen is about to change. Blythe's composition suggests the immense weight of the decision and the loneliness of leadership. Though not idealized, Lincoln is treated with a kind of raw respect—portrayed as a man burdened by the moral consequences of war and emancipation.