Abraham Lincoln
c. 1865
Medium
Painting
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Kenneth Baird
Accession Number
S/NPG.71.7
Tags
Art Historical Context
This poignant portrait of Abraham Lincoln, painted by an unidentified artist around 1865, captures the 16th President of the States at a pivotal moment in American history Created shortly after the Civil War's and Lincoln's tragic assassination in April 1865, the painting reflects the nation's profound grief and reverence for its leader. Lincoln is depicted in his iconic style—complete with a neatly trimmed beard and tie—evoking the familiar image that has become synonymous with his legacy. The artwork draws from Lincoln's extraordinary life journey, highlighted by tags referencing his divers...