OOS Sculpture

Abraham Lincoln

Date Unknown / Creator Unknown / Cleveland

Lincoln 2.JPG
Lincoln.JPG

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. His gaze is lifted towards the skies, and his hand is open, gesturing as he recites his historic remarks at Gettysburg in 1863. His left hand holds the speech itself, but it cast down to the side. Lincoln is taken in the heat of the moment.His right foot is stepped forward and his coat is beginning to bloom behind him on the left, as he strides towards victory and peace.

This sculpture was crafted by Jewish Lithuanian artist Max Kalish. Kalish's body of work is largely comprised of one-third lifesize statues of American laborers. His massive Lincoln stands out as a unique piece among his works.

Location: In front of the West entrance., 1380 East 6th Street

County

: Cuyahoga

Citation

: “Abraham Lincoln,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed June 30, 2022, https://oos.sculpturecenter.org/index.php/items/show/335.

Title

Abraham Lincoln

Description

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. His gaze is lifted towards the skies, and his hand is open, gesturing as he recites his historic remarks at Gettysburg in 1863. His left hand holds the speech itself, but it cast down to the side. Lincoln is taken in the heat of the moment.His right foot is stepped forward and his coat is beginning to bloom behind him on the left, as he strides towards victory and peace.

This sculpture was crafted by Jewish Lithuanian artist Max Kalish. Kalish's body of work is largely comprised of one-third lifesize statues of American laborers. His massive Lincoln stands out as a unique piece among his works.

Location City

Cleveland

Location County

Cuyahoga

Provider Qualifier

Gift of

Provider Entity

The School Children of Greater Cleveland

Location Street

1380 East 6th Street

Location Type

Plaza/Courtyard

Media Base Depth

9 ft 2 in

Media Sculpture Height

12 ft

Media Base Height

7 ft 5 in

Media Base Width

19 ft

Creation Date

01/01/1929