James Sullivan Lincoln

James Sullivan Lincoln
James Sullivan Lincoln
	Lincoln by John N. Arnold, 1906
Born	May 13, 1811; Taunton, Massachusetts
Died	January 18, 1888 (aged 76); Providence, Rhode Island
Resting place	Swan Point Cemetery
Known for	Portrait painting
Spouse	Rosina Child Chase
Elected	First president of Providence Art Club, 1880

James Sullivan Lincoln (May 13, 1811 – January 18, 1888) was an American portrait painter based in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been called the "father of Rhode Island art"^[1] and the "father of art in Providence".^[2] His works include eleven portraits of governors of Rhode Island, displayed at the State House, and six portraits of mayors which hang in the Providence City Hall.

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James Sullivan Lincoln
Lincoln by John N. Arnold, 1906
Born	(1811-05-13)May 13, 1811 Taunton, Massachusetts
Died	January 18, 1888(1888-01-18) (aged 76) Providence, Rhode Island
Resting place	Swan Point Cemetery
Known for	Portrait painting
Spouse	Rosina Child Chase

Elected	First president of Providence Art Club, 1880

James Sullivan Lincoln

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