Abstract Abraham Lincoln - Springfield, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 39° 47.908 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: WMJEM5
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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"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
Artist: Pattison, Abbott, 1916- , sculptor.
Medium: Black brass and bronze, painted."

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.
Location Type: Statue/Bust/Portrait

Property Type: Public

Date of Event: 1976

Location Notes:
In front of the Lincoln Library, 7th Street & Capitol, Entrance, Springfield, Illinois 62701

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