The image is a portrait of a man identified as Abraham Lincoln. The portrait shows the head and upper torso of the man who is slightly turned to his right, looking forward. He has unique facial features, including a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and a strong jawline with a full beard along his chin and jaw. His hair is dark, wavy, and combed back from his face. The man is dressed in a black suit jacket over a white shirt with a bowtie. There is no visible jewelry. The background features an oval frame with textured and decorative elements. The area within the frame is plain, providing contrast to the man's attire and facial features. The name "Abraham Lincoln" is inscribed at the bottom of the frame within the portrait.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1866
- Medium
- engraving on chine collé mounted to wove paper
- Dimensions
- 8882 × 11562 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original