p. But like the first sketch from life, Johnstons original sub-sequently vanished. For years, lacking knowledge of the similarlylost sketch, scholars like Stefan Lorant mistook it for the originalmade in Springfield. But just a few years ago, the painting made asurprise re-appearance—surfacing in a… … Thomas M. Johnstons Lincoln— and its temporary custodian— at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now, at last, the painting has returned home. Its owner,Elaine Hirsch Ellis, recently brought it to Harold Holzers office,where it now hangs while museum officials and historians considerits next…
Johnston, T. M. (Thomas Murphy), 1836-1869 · Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 · Presidents in art · Presidents · Painting, American
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