I see the President almost every day. I see very plainly Abraham Lincoln's dark brown face with its deep-cut lines, the eyes always to me with a deep latent sadness in the expression. None of the artists or pictures has caught the deep, though subtle and indirect expression of this man's face. There is something else there. One of the great portrait painters of two or three centuries ago is needed.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their regular encounters with the President, Abraham Lincoln. They highlight the distinctive features of Lincoln's face - its dark brown color and profound lines. The speaker also notes a subtle yet profound sadness in the President's expression that they find impossible to capture in any existing portraits or artworks. They assert that an artist from the past, someone esteemed for their ability to capture complex emotions, is required to truly depict the depth and complexity of Lincoln's face.

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