Lincoln's Portrait

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 10, 2026 @ 12:00am.

Program Description

Details

Register and join art historian Mallory Mortillaro on Zoom to explore the fascinating provenance of the sixteenth president's portrait. Mallory shares the stories she uncovered while researching this impressive painting, which stands at nine feet tall and was praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other.

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Know Before You Go

This event is on Zoom and will be recorded. Once you register, you will receive an email with connection info. After the event, registrants will receive an email with info on accessing the recording, which are usually posted on the Library YouTube channel. Event times are in America/Chicago Central Time Zone.