Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys), Francis William Edmonds, 1851

Francis William EdmondsAmerican, 1806–1863

Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys)

1851 · Painting

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Where is “Preparing for Christmas (Plucking Turkeys)” now? The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gallery 736, New York. Yes, on view now. Checked October 12, 2026.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York, United States

Room736

Closed· opens at 10:00 AM

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Checked: 17 hours ago
In this state since: Sep 26, 2026
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Accession number: 2016.797.19

What it shows

Man Turkeys Genre scene

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Paintings Oil American painting Realism 19th century American

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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