Abraham Lincoln, The Martyr, Victorious

Full Title

Abraham Lincoln, The Martyr, Victorious

Description

This image depicts Lincoln's arrival to heaven after his assassination. Lincoln's spirit, as it ascends, meets a choir of angels as well as the spirit of George Washington. The engraving was made by John Sartain after a W. H. Hermans depiction.

Source

Huntington Digital Library,Pr. Box 673/32

Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact Huntington Digital Library, San Marino, CA

Tags

• religious

• celebration/rejoicing

• honoring

Cite this Item

John Sartain (engraver), W. H. Hermans (artist). "Abraham Lincoln, The Martyr, Victorious". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 3, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/825

Item Type

Lithograph

Creator

John Sartain (engraver), W. H. Hermans (artist)

Date

1866

Dimensions

61 x 48 cm (24 x 18 7/8 in.)

Region

Union states