French, who was probably the leading American sculptor of his day, shows Abraham
Lincoln standing with his hands clasped, as though he was still composing
his thoughts.
Standing Lincoln by Daniel Chester French
French is remembered best for his statue in the Lincoln Memorial, but he also created the
original of this work. It stands outside the statehouse in Lincoln,
Nebraska and depicts a contemplative Lincoln about to deliver the
Gettysburg Address. In Nebraska, the speech is carved into a marble slab behind
the statue.
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