It’s finally here! This historic, life-size painting of President Abraham Lincoln by artist W.F.K. Travers is now on view in the America’s Presidents gallery. ⁣ ⁣ This painting, created in 1865, comes to us on long-term loan from the Hartley Dodge Foundation. Learn more using the link in our bio. ⁣⁣ ⁣ Video Description: Four people cutting a ribbon in front of the painting.⁣ From left to right is Robert Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison New Jersey, Nicolas W. Platt, President of the Hartle

📸 A portrait from the campaign trail Featured in our new exhibit and companion book is an ambrotype photograph of Abraham Lincoln taken in Pittsfield, Ill., in 1858, between his famous debates with Stephen Douglas. After delivering a two-hour speech at a local rally, Lincoln sat for photographer Calvin Jackson, creating this striking image of a weary yet determined candidate on the road to history. See it in our new book and exhibit! 🎩 Plan your visit & 📖 get the book 🔗 linktr.ee/alplm #ALPL