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Second Inauguration, 2009
Rich Thompson
The idea for Second Inauguration came after Thompson completed a portrait of Lincoln based on a photograph taken in early February 1865 by Lewis Emory Walker. Lincoln's hair, unusually short and spikes, was the result of a haircut he had in preparation for a life mask created by Clark Mills. For Thompson, this image of Lincoln reflects a leader who was feeling pretty good by the time of his second inaugural -- he had won reelection, the war was nearing its end and the 13th amendment was ratified. |