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Abraham Lincoln Last Portrait Photo 1865 Alexander Gardner Civil War Repro

Abraham Lincoln Last Portrait Photo 1865 Alexander Gardner Civil War Repro
Item# 1014linc
$9.99

Product Description

The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high quality reproduction, print of the last known formal portrait photo of President Abraham Lincoln just as the Civil War had ended.



On April 10, 1865—just four days before John Wilkes Booth would assassinate Lincoln at Ford’s Theater - Alexander Gardner photographed Lincoln for the last time. This is an historical photograph, not just because it is the last, but because of all that is etched on his face. Many believe that Gardner was Lincoln’s favorite photographer. If he was, this photograph might help explain why. The photograph is a classic because what is apparent is the toll taken by the tremendous burden Lincoln had borne during his presidency and the war.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Just one day before, on April 9, 1865, the American Civil war had effectively ended with the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia. Now the debates about the conduct of war would turn into the debates about the conduct of the peace and Southern Reconstruction. The deep divisions of this country were still there and Lincoln had to understand the daunting task of healing those divisions. One also has to bear in mind that Lincoln had been dreaming of his own death. All this, and so much more, seems to be evident on his face

DESCRIPTION: Lincoln is turned slightly to the right with just a hint of a smile that looks more like he felt the need to have a smile.

CAPTION: Abraham Lincoln’s Last Photograph. Alexander Gardner took this last known formal photograph on April 10, 1865.

ORIGINAL MEDIA: Alexander Gardner originally did the image on a glass negative that was cracked along the hairline. That crack was digitally repaired before this new print was made.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Alexander Gardner was born in Scotland where he worked as an editor and reporter before joining Matthew Brady's portrait studio in 1856. Gardner argued with Brady about the attribution of photographs and published his own book of Civil War photographs. After Gardner left Brady’s employ he opened his own studio in Washington, D.C. Many believed that Gardner was Lincoln’s favorite photographer. Interestingly, Gardner was an avowed socialist and utopian.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Usually Ships Within 2 Business Days.


Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high.

Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

DECORATING USES: Many of our customers find this poster useful decorating for a home library or den. This photograph is frequently used as a classroom decoration or law office.

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