Hammatt Billings

Hammatt Billings (American, 1818–1874) has 3 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Hammatt Billings was an artist and architect based in Boston who was active during the third quarter of the nineteenth century. As an illustrator he was responsible for the illustrations of the first two editions of Uncle Tom's Cabin which contributed to the novel's influence. His architectural career culminated in College Hall (1875), the original building of Wellesley College, and the National Monument to the Forefathers (1889). From c. 1845 to 1851 and from 1866 until his death in 1874 he worked in partnership with his brother Joseph Edward Billings, an architect and engineer, under the name H. & J. E. Billings.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Hammatt Billings's work on the site falls under Drawings (3).

By movement, it's catalogued as Impressionism (3).

Culture: American (3).

By orientation: 3 landscape.

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Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 3 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Hammatt Billings artworks does Archive Lane have?

3 public-domain artworks by Hammatt Billings are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Hammatt Billings?

Hammatt Billings is catalogued as American (born 1818, died 1874).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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