Abraham Lincoln: The Man
Abraham Lincoln: The Man, Bronze statue in Lincoln Park, Chicago, United States
The bronze figure depicts President Lincoln rising from a chair, positioned on a pedestal designed by architect Stanford White at 370 centimeters high.
Augustus Saint-Gaudens completed this bronze sculpture in 1887, with Abraham Lincoln II, the president's grandson, attending the unveiling ceremony alongside 10,000 spectators.
The statue represents a defining moment before Lincoln delivers a speech, capturing the essence of presidential leadership through its contemplative stance.
Visitors can find the statue at the intersection of Clark Street and North Avenue in Lincoln Park, near the Chicago History Museum.
Replicas of this monument stand in several locations worldwide, including Parliament Square in London and Parque Lincoln in Mexico City.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1887
Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Height: 370 cm
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 41.91263,-87.63027
Latest update: May 24, 2025 00:05
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