Lincoln Crushing the Dragon of Rebellion
1862
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1862
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting depicts a man wielding a mallet, poised to strike a dragon-like creature. The man is dressed in dark attire, while the dragon appears to be made of various objects, including a snake, a fish, and a piece of paper with illegible writing. In the background, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and a streetlamp. To the right of the man, a figure is chained to a large bell adorned with a paper that reads "Constitution" and "Democracy." The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and conflict. The painting is reminiscent of the style of David Gilmour Blythe.