was an American painter best known for his portraits and genre scenes. Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he studied art in Philadelphia before traveling to Italy for further training. Hicks became a sought-after portraitist in New York during the mid-19th century, painting notable figures including Abraham Lincoln. His works often combined technical skill with a sensitivity to character, and he contributed to the growth of American art in the period leading up to and following the Civil War.
Portrait of James Rushmore Wood , 1882