Abraham Lincoln

Print

Milwaukee Public Library

Name/Title

Abraham Lincoln

Collection

Artwork Collection, Wisconsin Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Henry Gugler, Sr.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed Size

Height

45 in

Width

39 in

Exhibitions

Notes

This print (either the one at this record, or the other impression at #1183), was displayed as part of an exhibit of posters by the Gugler Lithographic Co. at the Central Library in 1978 (see attached 7/26/1978 MS).

Research Notes

Notes

From a 2019 AMR guide to Central public spaces artwork: "Printed by J.H. Littlefield. Engraved by Henry Gugler, Sr. In 1866, Gugler ensued the crowning achievement of his career; a full-sized engraving of the head of Lincoln. It took 2+ yrs and nearly $10,000 to complete. It was pronounced to be the best likeness of Lincoln in existence."