Price: $375.00
SKU: 102790
ARTIST: John Tenniel
PUBLISHER: Published in Punch, or the London Charivari.
MEDIUM: Wood engraving,
DATE: 1864.
EDITION SIZE: Mat opening size 8 7/8 x 6 5/8" (22.5 x 16.7 cm)
DESCRIPTION: A satirical image of Abraham Lincoln rising from ashes as a Federal Phoenix. This illustration was produced soon after Lincoln won his second term. He is shown stern and arrogant, unfurling his political wings and ready for another four years in office.<br><br> This image shows fire consuming the old phoenix and readies it for another life. Feeding the fire are logs with the names, Commerce, United States Constitution, Free Press, Credit, Habeus Corpus, and States Rights.<br><br> John Tenniel (1820-1914) English illustrator, political & graphic cartoonist. Cartoon artist for the British weekly magazine "Punch, or the London Charivari", where he was the chief cartoonist for over 50 years. Best known for his illustrations for Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Framed. Overall framed size 15 x 12.5 inches. (Due to being framed, shipping cost will be higher)
CONDITION: Good condition. B/W/
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