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Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front
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Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front
Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front. Date 1863 Nov. 8
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Abraham Facing Lincoln Shoulders
EDITORS COMMENTS
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, in this striking head-and-shoulders portrait captured on November 8, 1863. The image, taken during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, reveals a profound sense of introspection and determination in Lincoln's piercing gaze. The President is dressed in a simple black suit, his hair slicked back, and his hands folded in his lap. The backdrop is plain, drawing all the more attention to the President's expressive face and the depth of emotion it conveys. Lincoln's presidency was marked by momentous events, including the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared slaves in Confederate territory to be free. This portrait, taken just a few months after the issuance of the Proclamation, captures the weight of the decisions he had made and the burden of responsibility he bore. The photograph, taken during a time when the medium was still relatively new, is a testament to the skill of the photographer, unnamed in historical records, who was able to capture such a powerful and evocative image. The portrait is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in American history and the leadership of a man who shaped the course of the nation.
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