New 5x7 Photo: President Abraham Lincoln by Mathew Brady Title - President Abraham Lincoln by Mathew Brady Description - Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. President. Seated portrait, facing front, photographed on January 8, 1864 by Matthew Brady, New York. Lincoln visited Mathew Brady's studio in Washington, D.C., on at least three occasions in 1864. Several portraits survive from each session. Description Source - Library of Congress Year - 1864 SKU - LIN-0076