1. Creator/Author:
  2. A. B. Davies (1)

Jefferson Davis

Creator:
A. B. Davies
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
1860-1900
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 16 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0719
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This woodcut engraving depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Confederate President Jefferson Davis later in his life. He is shown facing half toward the viewer's right wearing a dark suit, vest, and bow tie. He has a full beard. Below the image is the artist's name and copyright date: "A.B. Davies, copyright 1890," as well as a facsimile of Davis' signature. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum