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Abraham Lincoln, The Martyr, Victorious.

  • ARTIST: W. Hermans

  • PUBLISHER: Published by W.H. Hermans, Penn Yan, Yates Co. N.Y.

  • MEDIUM: Mezzotint and line engraving.

    DATE: 1866.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 18 1/4 x 14" (46.4 x 35.4 cm)

  • DESCRIPTION: Depicts Abraham Lincoln ascending to heaven, being welcomed by the spirit of George Washington. Both are surrounded by angels. One holds an elongated feather and is placing a laurel wreath on Lincoln's head.<br><br> There is basically no information on W.H. Hermans, the designer and publisher. It is likely that he was just a patriotic citizen of the town of Penn Yan, New York who felt compelled to have this image produced.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition save for a few short tears in the lower margin.

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