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The "Emancipation of the Negros, January, 1863 - The Past and the Future.

  • ARTIST: Thomas Nast

  • PUBLISHER: Published by Harper's Weekly. January 24, 1863.

  • MEDIUM: Wood engraving,

    DATE: 1863.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 5/8 x 20 7/16" (34.6 x 51.9 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Abraham Lincolns issued his emancipation speech on September 22, 1862, declaring that all slaves were to be free as of January 1, 1863. In this wood engraving, published on January 24, 1863, these newfound freedoms are illustrated. On the left are the horrors of their previous life. On the right are the newly acquired rights and liberties - the ability to own property, earn money and attend school.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for minor scattered foxing.

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