Lincoln's Cat And Mary Todd's Almond Cake
by David Hinds
Title
Lincoln's Cat And Mary Todd's Almond Cake
Artist
David Hinds
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Wood Panel
Description
A whimsical painting of Lincoln at the table with one of his many cats and a slice of Mary Todds almond cake.
Showing how much stock Lincoln placed in his cats is reflected by the time he once fed Tabby at the table during a formal White House dinner. This communal dining was a common practice when he was eating without guests, but something that was quite unorthodox for a society event. After his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, who referred to his love of felines as his “hobby” later chastised him for his “shameful” behavior, Lincoln is said to have responded:
“If the gold fork was good enough for former President James Buchanan, I think it is good enough for Tabby.”
3rd Place Tie - ART TO STUDY CONTEST
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January 10th, 2023
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Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE! Excellent and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Jan Feb Mar 2023 Features."
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, David, on your Win in the Art to Study Contest for this wonderful painting!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Congratulations, David, on your ART TO STUDY contest win with this marvelous portrait painting! L/F
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