Abraham Lincoln Inauguration

Winslow Homer Artwork:

Abraham Lincoln Inauguration

The illustration at right is from the January 16, 1861 edition of Harper's Weekly.  The illustration is by Winslow Homer, and is entitled, "The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, at the Capitol, Washington, March 4, 1861 - [From a Drawing Made On the Spot]".  You may click on the picture for an enlarged view.

March 16, 1861 - The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln

This was no doubt an important assignment for Winslow Homer, and a step forward for him in his career.  The assignment of attending the presidential inauguration was no small assignment for Homer.  He executed flawlessly, creating this and the other two memorable images of the inauguration. The illustration shows the unmistakable Homer style.  Notice the 8 bayonets sticking up from the front of the crowd . . . an unmistakable Homer trademark . . . the cold steel, all at precisely the same angle.

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