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Artist:
William Sartain, 1843 - 1924  Search this
Copy after:
Samuel Bell Waugh, 1814 - 1885  Search this
Sitter:
Abraham Lincoln, 12 Feb 1809 - 15 Apr 1865  Search this
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln, 13 Dec 1818 - 16 Jul 1882  Search this
Thomas Lincoln, 4 Apr 1853 - 15 Jul 1871  Search this
Robert Todd Lincoln, 1 Aug 1843 - 25 Jul 1926  Search this
William Wallace Lincoln, 1850 - 1862  Search this
Medium:
Engraving with roulette on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 45.3 × 63.5 cm (17 13/16 × 25")
Sheet: 55.7 × 71.7 cm (21 15/16 × 28 1/4")
Mat: 66 × 91.4 cm (26 × 36")
Type:
Print
Date:
1866
Exhibition Label:
Mary and Abraham Lincoln had three surviving sons when they arrived at the White House in 1861: Robert, Willie, and Tad. Their second child, Edward, had died in 1850, at age three. The oldest, Robert (standing, center), was a student at Harvard University and was away from Washington, D.C., much of the time. “Willie,” who is shown in the framed picture, was a favorite of both parents. A girl playmate remembered him as “the most lovable boy I ever knew, bright, sensible, sweet-tempered and gentle-mannered.” He died of a “bilious fever” (probably typhoid) in 1862, causing enormous anguish for the first couple. The youngest son, Tad, who was doted on by his parents, was described by one of the president’s secretaries as having “a very bad opinion of books and no opinion of discipline.” Based on a painting, this popular print depicts the first family in a moment of quiet domesticity.
Mary y Abraham Lincoln tenían tres hijos vivos cuando llegaron a la Casa Blanca en 1861: Robert, Willie y Tad. El segundo hijo, Edward, había muerto en 1850, a la edad de tres años. El hijo mayor, Robert (de pie, centro), estudiaba en la Universidad de Harvard y pasaba mucho tiempo fuera de Washington D.C. Willie, que aparece en un cuadro al fondo, estaba entre los favoritos de los padres. Una compañera de juegos lo recordaba como “el niño más encantador que conocí, inteligente, prudente, dulce y bien educado”. Willie murió de una “fiebre biliosa” (tal vez fiebre tifoidea) en 1862, causando enorme aflicción al presidente y su esposa. El hijo menor, Tad, era mimado por sus padres; uno de los secretarios del presidente dijo que el niño tenía “muy mala opinión de los libros y ninguna de la disciplina”. Este grabado, basado en una pintura, muestra a la familia en un apacible momento hogareño.
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this
Interior  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table  Search this
Home Furnishings\Drape  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Artwork\Sculpture\Bust  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache  Search this
Container\Urn  Search this
Interior\Domestic  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Stool  Search this
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard  Search this
Artwork\Portrait  Search this
Home Furnishings\Mirror  Search this
Home Furnishings\Curtain  Search this
Architecture\Fireplace  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie  Search this
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln: Female  Search this
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln: Politics and Government\First Lady\First Lady of US  Search this
Thomas Lincoln: Male  Search this
Thomas Lincoln: Politics and Government\Son of US President  Search this
Robert Todd Lincoln: Male  Search this
Robert Todd Lincoln: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Robert Todd Lincoln: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of War  Search this
Robert Todd Lincoln: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Minister  Search this
Robert Todd Lincoln: Politics and Government\Son of US President  Search this
William Wallace Lincoln: Male  Search this
William Wallace Lincoln: Politics and Government\Son of US President  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Male  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Military and Intelligence\Soldier  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Environmentalist  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Merchant  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Illinois  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Surveyor  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\State Senator\Illinois  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Politics and Government\Government official\Postmaster  Search this
Abraham Lincoln: Crafts and Trades\Boat builder  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Desmond
Object number:
S/NPG.80.26
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ac2c59d7-2378-42b1-9f4b-23c529a2d990
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.80.26