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Abraham Lincoln Nude Bust

Creator:
Leonard W. Volk
Location:
Unknown Place Made
Origin Date:
1860-2000
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 25 in x 15 in x 10 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0842
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This bust of Abraham Lincoln depicts him from the chest up. Lincoln is beardless and bare-chested. His head is turned slightly to the viewer's left. The hair, face, and muscles are well detailed. On the PR side shows lettering, "Patented June 12, 1960." On the PL side is inscribed, "L.W. Volk Sculptor 1860." The figure of the bust merges seamlessly into the box like shape of the base. For more information on the sculptural studies of Lincoln by Leonard W. Volk see "Lincoln Lore" issues 241, 1047, and 1421-1425. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum