Abraham Lincoln: The Man

Abraham Lincoln: The Man is a 12-foot bronze statue of the 16th president, created by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1887. The original stands in Chicago's Lincoln Park, with later castings gifted to the United Kingdom and Mexico. It is considered the most important 19th-century sculpture of Lincoln and was hailed by the New York Evening Post as a landmark in American sculpture. Visitors can view this towering tribute to Lincoln in a scenic park setting. The statue was unveiled in front of 10,000 people, including Lincoln's only grandson. Saint-Gaudens also created the companion Seated Lincoln sculpture in Grant Park, making this a must-see for history and art enthusiasts exploring Chicago's public artworks.