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Abolitionist John Brown
- Creator:
- unknown
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- paper, watercolor
- Measurements:
- overall: 18 3/16 in x 12 7/8 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2173
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This watercolor painting featuring an almost full-length portrait of abolitionist John Brown was done from a daguerreotype taken of him in 1859. He is shown standing and wearing a dark frock coat, waistcoat, and trousers. His right hand is in his pocket. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum