Abraham Lincoln
1908, reworked 1917
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 51.4 x 41 cm (20 1/4 x 16 1/8 in.) framed: 74.3 x 64.3 x 4.8 cm (29 1/4 x 25 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CAB
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Accession Number
1947.17.17
Art Historical Context
Douglas Volk's *Abraham Lincoln* (1908, reworked 1917) is a compelling oil on canvas portrait measuring 20¼ × 16⅛ inches, now housed in the National Gallery of as part of the prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Collection This intimate scale draws visitors close, fostering a personal connection to one of America's most revered presidents. Painted over a decade after Lincoln's assassination, work reflects the enduring fascination with his legacy during a time of national reflection and growth. Volk, an accomplished American artist, employed the rich, luminous qualities of oil on canvas to evoke depth...