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The Lincoln Memorial statue is a large seated sculpture of United States President Abraham Lincoln housed within the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Carved between 1914 and 1920 by American sculptor Daniel Chester French, the 19-foot-tall figure is composed of 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. The statue rests within a neoclassical temple designed by architect Henry Bacon, overlooking the National Mall. It serves as a prominent public monument visited by millions of tourists annually.
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Who carved the Lincoln Memorial statue?
The large seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was carved by American sculptor Daniel Chester French between 1914 and 1920. French was one of the most prominent monumental sculptors of the early 20th century.
What is the Lincoln Memorial statue made of?
The 19-foot-tall figure is composed of 28 blocks of white Georgia marble seamlessly fitted together. It had to be cast in multiple pieces just to be transported and assembled inside the memorial chamber.
Why is the Lincoln Memorial statue so large?
The massive scale was required so the figure wouldn't look dwarfed by the immense, 99-foot-tall chamber of the Lincoln Memorial. If Lincoln were to stand up from his seated position, the statue would be roughly 28 feet tall.
What is the significance of Lincoln's hands on the statue?
Daniel Chester French specifically sculpted Lincoln's hands to form the letters "A" and "L" in American Sign Language. His left hand is closed into a fist, and his right hand is open, reportedly to honor Lincoln's legacy of signing federal legislation for higher education for the deaf.
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