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Title: Abraham Lincoln, The Martyr, Victorious
Creator: Sartain, John, 1808-1897, engraver
Hermans, W. H., artist
Contributing Institution: Huntington Library
Collection: United States Civil War
Rights Information: For information on using Huntington Library materials, please see Reproductions of Huntington Library Holdings: https://www.huntington.org/library-rights-permissions
Description: Engraving, after a design by W.H. Hermans. Depicts Lincoln ascending to heaven, being welcomed by the spirit of George Washington. They are surrounded by angels. One holds an elongated feather (quill?) and is placing a laurel wreath on Lincoln's head. Imagery suggests portrayal of Lincoln as martyr and secular saint. Judd Stewart cat. #127
Type: image
Format: image/tiff
Extent: 61 x 48 cm (24 x 18 7/8 in.)
Identifier: Pr. Box 673/32
312644
http://hdl.huntington.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16003coll6/id/5036
Language: English
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Death and burial
Heaven
Martyrs
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Source: United States Civil War, Huntington Digital Library

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