James Sullivan Lincoln

James Sullivan Lincoln
Lincoln by John N. Arnold, 1906
Born(1811-05-13)May 13, 1811
Taunton, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 18, 1888(1888-01-18) (aged 76)
Providence, Rhode Island
Resting placeSwan Point Cemetery
Known forPortrait painting
SpouseRosina Child Chase
ElectedFirst 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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