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| Title | The Railsplitter, Abraham Lincoln |
| Coverage / Year | 1860 |
| Description | The Railsplitter, oil on canvas, artist unknown, 1860. Chicago Historical Society collection. |
| Interpretation | Abraham Lincoln earned the nickname "The Railsplitter" at the time of his presidential nomination in 1860. The name recalled Lincoln's humble origins, and it appealed to voters who believed in the opportunities a free society offered. An unknown artist used this romantic imagery to create a larger-than-life portrait of Lincoln that includes a vision of the White House in the distance - Lincoln's final destination. This painting embodies the American belief that a common citizen can rise to lead the nation. (This information is from the Chicago Historical Society.) |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | Choosing the Lincoln Statue |
| Learning Standards | 14 Political systems; 15 Economics; 16 History; 17 Geography; 18 Social systems |
| Author or Creator | Illinois Heritage Association; Chicago Historical Society |
| Source | Painting, Chicago Historical Society collection |
| Subject / Keywords | Illinois; Presidents; Politics & Government; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; White House; Oil on canvas |
| Collection Publisher | Illinois Heritage Association
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| Further Information | For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project. |
| Rights Management Statement | http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm |
| Resource Identifier | IHA00160 |
| CONTENTdm file name | 609601532002_AHD150, -Painting, -The-Rails.jpg |
