In early June of 1860 Alexander Hesler (a renowned daguerreotypist and photographer) created two stunning photographs of Abraham Lincoln. These sharp images are among the most exquisite and revealing of Illinois' greatest statesman and were created on 8x10 inch glass plates in Springfield shortly after Lincoln received the Republican nomination for President. The Illinois State Historical Society has acquired glass plate positives of these images (the original negatives are in the Smithsonian, damaged beyond repair) and has commissioned archival quality prints of Hesler's stunning portraits.
In anticipation of the Lincoln Bicentennial in 2009, The Society is now offering these archival prints in a variety of formats. The Illinois State Historical Society has been kind enough to enter into a special arrangement which enables the Millikin Blue Connection Gallery to also offer these extraordinary archival prints to the public. We at Blue Connection are deeply grateful to the Society for this opportunity.
These famous “Hesler Photographs” of Abraham Lincoln were taken in Springfield, Illinois on June 3, 1860. Two weeks after Lincoln was nominated for President by the Republican National Convention in Chicago, party leaders asked well-known Chicago photographer Alexander Hesler to take photos of the nominee for use in the upcoming campaign. Read more about Alexander Hesler...
In celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial in 2009, Blue Connection is now offering these beautiful prints of Abraham Lincoln in two formats:
A limited edition set of the Hesler Lincoln Portraits, double-matted and beautifully framed (choice of natural wood or gilt) with non-glare glass and adorned with a simple brass plate: A. Lincoln, June 3, 1860. The 16" x 20" photographs are sold only in pairs for $1,000, plus shipping and applicable sales tax. Each numbered limited edition set is provided with its own certificate of authenticity documenting the provenance of the photographs.
Archival quality prints of the Hesler portraits set in handcrafted frames made from native Illinois walnut for $300 each, plus tax. Each framed print is non-numbered. However, it is provided a certificate of authenticity.
Local residents and others residing near Decatur may wish to make arrangements to purchase and pick up their Hesler Prints in person by contacting the Blue Connection Retail Art Gallery at 117 N. Water St. or calling 217-428-0112. Gallery hours are 10-5 T-F and 10-2 on Saturday.
A limited edition set of the Hesler Lincoln Portraits, double-matted and beautifully framed (choice of natural wood or gilt) with non-glare glass and adorned with a simple brass plate. Click on image for enlarged photo.
Price: $1000.00 + $180.00 shipping
Individuals wishing to purchase prints and pick them up at the Blue Connection Gallery should use the blue buttons below. The $180.00 shipping rate will not be applied to these transactions. Please remember that you will have to make special arrangements with the gallery to pick up your prints.
Archival quality prints of the Hesler portraits set in handcrafted frames made from native Illinois walnut. Click on image for enlarged photo.
