A wonderful piece of Lincoln memorabilia — a framed pencil-style lithograph by celebrated Lincoln artist and scholar Lloyd Ostendorf, hand-signed in blue ink below the caption. Dated 1988, this print depicts Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln returning home from church on Sunday, December 9, 1860, with Willie and Tad running ahead toward their Springfield home as older son Robert was away at Harvard.
Lloyd Ostendorf (1921–2000) was one of America's foremost Lincoln illustrators and historians, known for his meticulous historical accuracy and his extensive collection of Lincoln photographs. His signed prints are actively sought by Lincoln collectors and Civil War history enthusiasts alike. This is the kind of piece that belongs in a study, library, or alongside a curated collection of Americana.
Key Features
Pencil-style lithograph by Lloyd Ostendorf, dated 1988
Hand-signed in blue ink by the artist below the printed caption
Caption reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln are returning home from church, Sunday, Dec. 9, 1860. Willie and Tad run on ahead. Older son, Robert, was away at Harvard."
