Artwork

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, by Timothy Cole, ink, 1928
Abraham Lincoln, by Timothy Cole, ink, 1928

Abraham Lincoln is an ink print by Timothy Cole. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Abraham Lincoln is a wood engraving print created by Timothy Cole in 1928.

Subject & Meaning

The print is a black-and-white portrait of Abraham Lincoln, depicted in a round frame wearing formal attire, with a slight smile.

Technique & Style

The engraving employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced lines to create shading and texture, giving the image depth and dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Timothy Cole

Artist

Timothy Cole

Timothy Cole (1852–1931) was an American artist, born in London.

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