Abraham Lincoln

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, c. 1864 or after

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.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Date
c. 1864 or after
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.2 × 63.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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