Abraham Lincoln - Springfield, IL
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adgorn
N 39° 47.907 W 089° 38.753
16S E 273471 N 4408737
An abstract representation of Abraham Lincoln in which the limbs are exaggerated and the torso consists of geometric shapes together.
Waymark Code: WMJEM3
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2013
Views: 7
More from the Smithsonian site:
"The figure is standing with the proper right arm at his side and the proper left arm bent and the palm facing upward.
Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 8 x 4 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 6 in. x 3 ft. x 3 ft.
Inscription: (Proper right rear base:) A. Pattison (Proper left front base:) Gift of/Old Capitol Art Fair/Board & Patrons/1977 signed"
Abraham Lincoln is a revered figure in Springfield, IL. But given that he had a great sense of humor, I am sure he would have smiled at this unusual abstract representation.
TITLE: Abraham Lincoln
ARTIST(S): Pattison, Abbott, 1916- , sculptor.
DATE: 1976
MEDIUM: Black brass and bronze, painted.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS IL000254
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Lincoln Library, 7th Street & Capitol, Entrance, Springfield, Illinois 62701
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Perhaps in better condition than in 1992, but could use some tlc.
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