Administered by State of Nebraska Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K Street Lincoln Nebraska 68508
Located Nebraska State Capitol West Entrance Lincoln Nebraska
Date:
Commissioned 1909. 1912. Dedicated Sept. 2, 1912
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.
Wadsworth Atheneum, 1970.
Richman, Michael, "Daniel Chester French: An American Sculptor," New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1976, pg. 121-129.
National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, NE7007, 1989.
Monumental News (June 1910).
Monumental News (June 1908).
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Nebraska survey, 1994.
Image on file.
Richman, Michael, "Daniel Chester French: An American Sculptor," New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1976, pg. 121
(Proper left:) Daniel C. French, Sc./1912. (Proper right:) Cast by/Jno. Williams Inc. N.Y. (The Gettysburg Address is carved into the granite slab which extends up from the base, behind the figure) signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
Full-length standing male figure of Abraham Lincoln with hands clasped in front of him, the proper right hand on top of the proper left, and head bowed. He is bearded, wearing a double-breasted, three-quarter length jacket. He stands with his proper left foot forward on a 6 ft. base. The back of the base extends upward to serve as a backdrop to the figure. The Gettysburg Address is carved into this granite backdrop. Two eagles are carved into either side of the backdrop, facing outward.
