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Lincoln the Emancipator
- Creator:
- William Zorach
- Location:
- New York, New York
- Origin Date:
- 1936
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 25 in x 7 in x 7 3/4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1220
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This figure is a full length standing figurine of Abraham Lincoln. The style of the piece is not fully realistic. Lincoln stand with both hand on his hips with elbows out to the sides. His head is turned down slightly to the viewer's right. Lincoln is bearded and is wearing long pants, a coat that is fused to the back of his legs and the base of the figure, a vest, shirt, and bow tie. The figure stands on a rectangular base. On the PL side of the base is engraved the artist's name and is stamped "1/6." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum For more information on the piece see "Lincoln Lore" Number 1688, October 1978, pages 1-2.