WASHINGTON DC, Stati Uniti - l'iconica statua di un presidente seduto Abraham Lincoln, scolpita da Daniel Chester French, è esposta in modo prominente all'interno del Lincoln Memorial sul National Mall. Questa vista frontale mostra Lincoln che guarda verso est verso il monumento a Washington e il Campidoglio degli Stati Uniti, incarnando la sua presenza duratura nella storia e nella politica americana.
3201 x 4802 px | 27,1 x 40,7 cm | 10,7 x 16 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
2 luglio 2012
Ubicazione:
Lincoln Memorial, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Abraham Lincoln statue within the Lincoln Memorial is a monumental sculpture that has become one of the most recognizable symbols of American democracy and leadership. Created by renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French and carved by the Piccirilli Brothers, the statue was unveiled in 1922. Standing 19 feet tall and weighing 175 tons, the seated figure of Lincoln is made from 28 pieces of Georgia white marble. The statue depicts Lincoln in a contemplative pose, seated in a chair reminiscent of Roman imperial thrones, symbolizing his role as the preserver of the nation during the Civil War. Lincoln's hands rest on the arms of the chair, with one relaxed and the other clenched, possibly representing his dual nature as both a man of thought and action. The president's facial expression is solemn and thoughtful, capturing the weight of his responsibilities during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The statue is positioned to gaze eastward down the National Mall, with a clear line of sight to the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol beyond, symbolically linking Lincoln's legacy to the ongoing work of American democracy. The Memorial's interior, with its 36 columns representing the states of the Union at the time of Lincoln's death, provides a cathedral-like setting for the statue. Inscribed on the walls are Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and his Gettysburg Address, further emphasizing his historical importance and the enduring impact of his words.
