1. Creator/Author:
  2. A. Brett & Company (1)

The Council of War, lithograph

Creator:
L. Kramer, A. Brett & Company
Location:
New York
Origin Date:
1865
Materials:
paper, print
Measurements:
overall: 24 1/2 in x 28 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0523
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This tinted lithograph features President Abraham Lincoln in his role as Commander-in-Chief meeting with his commanding officers in the field. Admirals Porter and Farragut are standing to Lincoln's left while he faces Generals Sherman, Thomas, Grant, and Sherridan [sic] (seated.) Lincoln is seated on a rock with his right side toward the viewer. The title, The Council of War, is printed below the scene. Following the title is a quotation attributed to Ulysses S. Grant: "I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum.