Sculptor:

Torrey, Fred M. 1884-1967  Search this

Torrey, Mabel Landrum 1886-1974  Search this

Subject:

Lincoln, Abraham  Search this

Lincoln, Tad  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by State Historical Society of Iowa State Capitol Building Des Moines Iowa 50319

Located Iowa State Capitol West side Des Moines Iowa 50319

Date:

1961

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1995.

Hamlin, Gladys E., "The Sculpture of Fred and Mabel Torrey," Alhambra, CA: Borden Publishing Company, 1969, pg. 172, 174.

Summary:

Abraham Lincoln is seated in an ornate chair with an open book on his lap. His son, Tad, stands beside him, and both are looking in the book. Lincoln's proper left arm is around Tad's shoulders. Both figures wear suits. The sculpture stands on a square base.

Topic:

Portrait male--Full length  Search this

Portrait group--Family--Father & Child  Search this

Portrait male--Child  Search this

Occupation--Political--President  Search this

Occupation--Law--Lawyer  Search this

Control number:

IAS IA000268

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_329337