Abraham Lincoln

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, um 1864 oder nach

This painting depicts the upper body of a man in a seated position, facing us. He has pale skin, a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a neutral expression. His dark hair is styled back, and his dark beard is neatly trimmed. He is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The brown background is lighter near the center of the painting and darker near the edges.
Künstler
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datierung
um 1864 oder nach
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
76,2 × 63,6 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This painting depicts the upper body of a man in a seated position, facing us. He has pale skin, a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a neutral expression. His dark hair is styled back, and his dark beard is neatly trimmed. He is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and a black bow tie. The brown background is lighter near the center of the painting and darker near the edges.

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865