James Sullivan Lincoln
James Sullivan Lincoln | |
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Lincoln by John N. Arnold, 1906 | |
| Born | May 13, 1811 |
| Died | January 18, 1888 (aged 76) |
| 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" and the "father of art in Providence". 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.