President Abraham Lincoln and important figures of the American Civil War-era are depicted here during the President's White House Reception.

Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine that ran from 1857 until 1916. It was known for its coverage of the American Civil War which included mixed media such as illustrations, engravings, maps, and photographs. Famous political cartoonists such as Thomas Nast, Winslow Homer, and Granville Perkins all contributed an array of work to the publication. It was the most widely read journal in the United States at its peak.

Artist: A. Waud

Year: January 25, 1862

Condition: Good; please note fold lines and slight discoloration of page due to natural aging.

This poster is linen-backed on canvas. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

People listed in this image from left to right are:

Mr. Hey, Mr. Nicolay, General McDowell, President Lincoln, the Commissioner of Public Buildings, Cullum, Colonel Astor, Mary Todd Lincoln, Secretary Salmon Chase and his Daughter, Miss Cameron, Gen Casey, Mercier, General Peck, Lieutenant Wise, Gen. Franklin, General Heintzelman, and General McCall.