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Abraham Lincoln
- Creator:
- Edmund C. Fischer
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1940-1959
- Materials:
- oil, canvas
- Measurements:
- overall: 48 in x 39 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0502
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This painting is a portrait of Lincoln done after a photograph taken by Anthony Berger at Brady's Washington gallery on February 9, 1864. In the foreground he is wearing a black suit, vest, and bow tie. The background has a deep red/black color that is brighter towards his right shoulder. Lincoln is facing slightly to the viewer's right. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum