Object Details
printer
Currier and Ives
Description
This portrait of Lincoln was produced shortly after his death. The title printed below the image reads "Abraham Lincoln/ the Nations Martyr/Assassinated April 14th, 1865/New York Published by Currier & Ives 152 Nassau St."
Currier & Ives published about a dozen variants of this portrait to commemorate the martyred president. Like many prints of Lincoln, they were based on a photograph made in the Mathew Brady studio in 1864. They depict Lincoln facing either left or right, with minor changes in costume details and the part of his hair. Given the number produced, this image clearly had signficant meaning for a mourning nation.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Dr. E. Leonard Piven
ID Number
GA.24287
catalog number
24287
accession number
323560
Object Name
print
Object Type
Lithograph
Other Terms
print; Graphics; Planographics; Lithograph
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 37 cm x 27 cm; 14 9/16 in x 10 5/8 in
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Communications
Abraham Lincoln
Art
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Politics
Mourning
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_785481