Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Abraham Lincoln Monument

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, sculptor; Stanford White, architect

— 1887 —

Abraham Lincoln Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

1. Abraham Lincoln Monument Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest and most important public sculptures in Chicago, this monument to America’s sixteenth president influenced a generation of sculptors due to its innovative combination of a natural-looking Lincoln-–depicted deep in thought as he is about to begin a speech-–with a Classical style architectural setting. It is the work of two nationally-important American designers and is widely considered to be the most significant nineteenth-century sculpture of Lincoln.

Erected 2001 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1857.

Location. 41° 54.751′ N, 87° 37.809′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker can be reached from West LaSalle Drive, 0.1 miles east of North Stockton Drive, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located in Lincoln Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago is Community (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chicago is Community

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fountain Girl (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago is Complex (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chicago is Natural (about 300 feet away); Chicago is Curious (about 400 feet away); Chicago is Connected (about 400 feet away); Couch Tomb (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . .
1. Augustus Saint-Gaudens - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Stanford White - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

2. Abraham Lincoln Monument Marker

The marker is mounted horizontally on the right.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

3. Abraham Lincoln Monument Marker

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is embossed on the ball on the left.

Abraham Lincoln image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 13, 2016

4. Abraham Lincoln

“Mr. Lincoln is seen standing in front of his Chair of State from which he appears to have just arisen. The chair with clawed legs and American eagle in relief on the back, was inspired by a cast of a seat from a Greek theater. There is a contrast between the symbolic portrayal of the chair and the realistic portrayal of Lincoln.” — SIRIS

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 13, 2016

5. Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln's face was modeled by Saint Gaudens on the Leonard Volk life mask of Lincoln made in 1860 before Lincoln became President.

Augustus Saint Gaudens Sculptor MDCCCLXXXVII image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 13, 2016

6. Augustus Saint Gaudens Sculptor MDCCCLXXXVII

(1887)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 5, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.