Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet
- Artist
- Francis Bicknell Carpenters
- Date of Work
- 1864
- Medium
- Oil painting
- Credit
- U.S. Senate Collection
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet was painted in oil at the White House in 1864. The artist, Francis Bicknell Carpenters, used the State Dining Room for his studio, studying firsthand every detail of the presidents office and the individuals represented, to make his work accurate to history.
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About Our Authors
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