Abr Lincoln 1860 Cole - Public domain portrait engraving

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Abr Lincoln 1860 Cole - Public domain portrait engraving

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Timothy Cole wood engraving from a May 20, 1860 ambrotype of Lincoln, two days following his nomination for President. Frontispiece from The Autobiography of Abraham Lincoln (1915)

Since his death in 1865, Abraham Lincoln has been an iconic American figure depicted in a wide range of media forms including printed materials, sculpture, alternative timelines, animation, documentaries, small cameos, and many fictionalized interpretations. Lincoln's unique physical appearance, including his tall and lanky stature and his distinctive beard, made him a popular subject for portrait artists. Over time, the abundance of portraits of Lincoln has contributed to his iconic status and has helped to ensure that his memory and legacy are preserved. This Abraham Lincoln portraits dataset was generated using media from the world's largest public domain source Picryl.com.

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1915
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