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Abraham Lincoln, Drawing from Life
- Creator:
- Newton Tucker
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1860
- Materials:
- paper, pen and ink
- Measurements:
- overall: 16 in x 13 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1287
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This pen and ink wash drawing done from life in 1860 features the head and shoulders of Abraham Lincoln. He is depicted beardless, middle aged and wearing a black coat and bow tie. The portrait was done during the year in which Lincoln was first nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum