Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln, 1865
THF158971 / Plaster Bust of Abraham Lincoln, 1865
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Artifact Overview
Many sculptors made terra-cotta, plaster or bronze statues of Abraham Lincoln to honor him during his life time or after his death. Usually based on existing lithograph, engraving or photographic portraits and made for mass market sales, these artists have left a large and varied sculptural legacy. This plaster example was made after the president's death in 1865 by an artist in Paris, France.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bust (Figure)
Date Made
1865
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
33.728.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plaster
Technique
Casting (Process)
Color
Pink (Color)
Inscriptions
On front: President Lincoln
On back: d'Osmond Paris 8TH [? 8eme] / 1865
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