Portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln by William B. Closson

Portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln c. 19th century

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print, wood-engraving

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photo of handprinted image

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light pencil work

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yellowing background

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print

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white dominant colour

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light coloured

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repetition of white

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white palette

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creamy

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united-states

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tonal art

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repetition of white colour

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wood-engraving

"Portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln" is a 19th-century portrait by American artist William B. Closson, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The artwork depicts Robert Todd Lincoln, the eldest son of President Abraham Lincoln, in a formal pose, emphasizing his prominent facial features and the seriousness of his expression. The image is a fine example of portraiture from the late 19th century, highlighting Closson's mastery of realism and his ability to capture the sitter's likeness with detail and nuance.

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