Uncommon Man 1936

"Uncommon Man" is a striking 1936 photograph by Nathan Lerner. The image depicts a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln, likely a plaster cast, positioned in the driver's seat of a vintage car. The sculpture's stern visage contrasts with the worn and weathered vehicle, creating a sense of incongruity. The photograph's composition, with the sculpture dominating the frame, emphasizes the figure's presence, while the surrounding details evoke a sense of historical weight. The photograph, though not a portrait, allows us to see Lincoln in a unique context, exploring themes of legacy, memory, and the passage of time.