I know it’s hard to imagine, but there was once a time where we couldn’t just snap pics on our iPhones and edit whatever filters our hearts desired onto them. Yes, once upon a time, all photos were taken in black and white. And while these vintage black and white images are undeniably beautiful, there is something extra special about being able to see historical photographs in color. Thankfully, with the technology we have at our fingertips today, artists all over the world are working to bring color and new life to old photos to give us a deeper understanding of the past.
For this week's issue of TIME, Sanna Dullaway digitally colorized archival images of America's 16th president in hopes of bringing history to life. Here's a look back on the iconic images she's revisited.
Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is the 16th President of the US, and he is a great inspiration to me. He failed in business a lot of times, but he never gave up, that's why I admire him so much.
Though our 16th president lived during the 1800s, you'll be surprised and delighted to see how familiar Abraham Lincoln's favorite foods are!
Today, Abraham Lincoln takes most of the credit for ending slavery through the Civil War; however, this is not an entirely true fact. While the Civil War had a large hand in ending slavery, as did Abraham Lincoln, it was actually the 13th Amendment that officially put an end to…
Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Wikipedia
Artist Marina Amaral, 21, from Brazil, has brought defining moments in history to life by 'colourising' old black and white photos.
A fascinating collection of images from the American Civil war representing both armies have been brought to life via colorization giving further insight into the most studied episode of U.S. history.
Today, Abraham Lincoln takes most of the credit for ending slavery through the Civil War; however, this is not an entirely true fact. While the Civil War had a
Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865) was the 16th President of the United States, well clever and well tall. He was only president for four years, from 1861 until his assassination in 1865, but in that sh…
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. Learn more about his life, career, and assassination.
Read an excerpt from a new book that goes inside the very last murder trial that Abraham Lincoln ever argued as a lawyer.
Abraham Lincoln, , the 16th President of the United States of America.
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer, legislator and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the United States in November 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. He led the nation through the bloody conflict and declared all enslaved people free under the Emancipation Proclamation. He was assassinated at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America, making his famous 'Gettysburg Address' speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery during the American Civil War....
For this week's issue of TIME, Sanna Dullaway digitally colorized archival images of America's 16th president in hopes of bringing history to life. Here's a look back on the iconic images she's revisited.