Abraham Lincoln
George Peter Alexander Healy · 1869
Why it's great
President Abraham Lincoln, with his tall, thin face and deep eyes, is painted in a calm pose. George Peter Alexander Healy, an American painter, painted Lincoln from life in 1860 and made later copies. The portrait shows the kindness and sadness in the face. It's an important image of one of America's most beloved presidents.
Where to see it
📍 State Dining RoomWashington, D.C., United States
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George Peter Alexander Healy was born in Boston and became a portrait painter who worked in Paris, Rome, Chicago and Washington. He painted American presidents and the kings and queens of Europe. He lived long in Europe before settling in Chicago. He died there in 1894.
