Oval Print of Central Lincoln Portrait Surrounded by Medallion Portraits – Historic Photo Reproduction
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Oval Print of Central Lincoln Portrait Surrounded by Medallion Portraits comes to life in this historic print, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Oval Print of Central Lincoln Portrait Surrounded by Medallion Portraits
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At the center of this oval print is Abraham Lincoln, with a ring of smaller medallion portraits arranged around his face, a layout that makes him the anchor of a whole group of figures. Oval portrait prints like this were widely sold in the decades after the Civil War, when families often displayed images of Lincoln and other notable men in their homes as a way of honoring the nation's leaders. Grouping Lincoln with others in one composition placed him within a larger national story. The arrangement of the medallions and the choice of who surrounds him are worth studying, since they show how such prints shaped public memory of the presidency.
| Original scan | 3,086 × 3,600 px · prints to 10 × 12 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 1864 19337u |
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