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President Abraham Lincoln portrait
- Creator:
- Peter Darro
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1950-1970
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 20 in x 16 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2157
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This print is a reproduction of a portrait by artist Peter Darro of United States President Abraham Lincoln done from a photograph taken of him on February 9, 1864, in Washington, D. C. Lincoln is seated and is wearing a black frock coat, waistcoat, and bow tie. A blue background turns darker after it reaches the chair. The printed artist's signature is in the lower right corner of the image. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum