Category
Folk Art
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Distinguishing marks
Signed P.O. Jenkins (Philip Oskar Jenkins)
Condition
Fair
Date Period
1850-1860
Size and dimensions of this item
18" X 24" approx
Weight
9 lbs approx
Long Description
Portrait in oil of C.H. Moore who was a friend and associate of Abe Lincoln. The painting was found in the attic of Moore's Clinton, IL home. The artist, P.O. Jenkins (Philip Oskar Jenkins) is known for painting an iconic early portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
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History
Portrait was found in the attic of a home in Clinton, IL
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
found
For Sale?
No