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National picture. Behold oh! American, your sons the greatest among men. One of the numerous patriotic apotheosis scenes produced in the months following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. (The Librarys impression of National Picture was deposited for copyright on July 18, 1865--three months after Lincolns death.) As in many of these prints, the artist eulogizes the martyr Lincoln by comparison with George Washington. Here the two men stand on a miniaturized continent of North America over which ominous dark clouds part and give way to the divine light of Providence. The words Under Providence Washington Made and Lincoln Saved Our Country appear in the sky. The two figures flank a shield of stars and stripes, which they support and which rests on the symbols of war: a cannon, sword, cannonballs, and shells. Washington holds in his hand the Constitution, and Lincoln his Proclamation of Emancipation. A second, smaller version of the print, drawn by Louis Kurz, was copyrighted later the same year by Shogren and was also printed by Shober. (See National Picture, no. 1865-8.). Date c1865. National picture. Behold oh! American, your sons the greatest among men. One of the numerous patriotic apotheosis scenes produced in the months following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. (The Librarys impression of National Picture was deposited for copyright on July 18, 1865--three months after Lincolns death.) As in many of these prints, the artist eulogizes the martyr Lincoln by comparison with George Washington. Here the two men stand on a miniaturized continent of North America over which ominous dark clouds part and give way to the divine light of Providence. The words Under Providence Washington Made and Lincoln Saved Our Country appear in the sky. The two figures flank a shield of stars and stripes, which they support and which rests on the symbols of war: a cannon, sword, cannonballs, and shells. Washington holds in his hand the Constitution, and Lincoln his Proclam
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This powerful caption accompanies the evocative image of "National Picture," a poignant and patriotic apotheosis scene created in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865. The print, which was deposited for copyright on July 18, 1865, three months after Lincoln's death, is a testament to the profound impact of his presidency and the deep mourning felt by the American people. The image features two colossal figures, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, standing on a miniaturized continent of North America. Dark clouds loom ominously above, but they part to reveal the divine light of Providence, symbolized by a radiant sun. The words "Under Providence, Washington Made and Lincoln Saved Our Country" are inscribed in the sky, emphasizing the role of both founding fathers in shaping the nation's history. The two men flank a shield of stars and stripes, which rests on the symbols of war: a cannon, sword, cannonballs, and shells. Washington holds the Constitution in his hand, while Lincoln clutches his Proclamation of Emancipation. This visual representation of the two leaders' shared commitment to the nation and its people is a poignant reminder of their enduring legacy. This image is one of numerous apotheosis scenes produced in the aftermath of Lincoln's death, and it stands as a powerful tribute to the martyr president and the indomitable spirit of the American people. The print was copyrighted by Shober and also drawn by Louis Kurz, as evidenced by a second, smaller version of the print. This moving and evocative image continues to inspire and captivate viewers, reminding us of the enduring power of American patriotism and the indelible mark left by its greatest leaders.
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