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Lincoln and His Cabinet
- Creator:
- Fletcher Ransom
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1930-1940
- Materials:
- oil, canvas
- Measurements:
- overall: 62 in x 82 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0488
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This large oil painting depicts President Abraham Lincoln standing at a table surrounded by his cabinet members who are seated. Lincoln is wearing a black suit, bow tie and a white collared shirt. The cabinet members are similarly dressed. There are many books and papers on the table. Beams of light shine down on Lincoln from the upper left corner of the painting. There is a portrait of President Washington in the background. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
