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Artist
William Willard, 1819 - 1904
Sitter
Abraham Lincoln, 12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865
Date
1864
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
61cm x 50.8cm (24" x 20"), Accurate
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Abraham Lincoln: Male
Abraham Lincoln: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Abraham Lincoln: Military and Intelligence\Soldier
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\President of US
Abraham Lincoln: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Environmentalist
Abraham Lincoln: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Illinois
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\State Senator\Illinois
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster
Abraham Lincoln: Crafts and Trades\Boat builder
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Morse
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.76.36
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Morse, Washington, D.C.; gift 1976 to NPG