Abraham Lincoln Painting

My portrait is from Mathew Brady’s January 8, 1864, iconic photograph. Artists have extra hurdles painting famous people, particularly those living before 1900. First, photographs are black and white; portraits must rely on descriptions. Second, viewers may have preconceptions, recollections (possibly inaccurate) and prejudice. Third, artists must avoid their subjective opinions. Beyond these issues, Mr. Lincoln was challenging because his face is misshapen and asymmetrical. Although I worried any distortions may be unwelcome or questioned, I sided with realism. I painted Mr. Lincoln on traditional wood panel, a superior surface for portraits that is unlikely to deform with age.

Painting:Oil on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12 W x 16 H x 1 D in

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