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Calligraphic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln
- Creator:
- O. O. Bowers, G. L. Bowers
- Location:
- Ohio, New Philadelphia
- Origin Date:
- 1926
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 8 in x 6 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2622
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This print features a calligraphic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln formed using the text of his Gettysburg Address. The artist darkened the words to form the hair, beard, and outlines. The title, the artist's name and location, and publisher's information are printed just below the portrait. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
