Henry Bacon's design for the Lincoln Memorial

Title: Henry Bacon's design for the Lincoln Memorial
Creator: Henry Bacon
Date: 1912
Description: In 1912 this design by Henry Bacon was selected as the winner of a national design competition for the Lincoln Memorial. His design was in the neoclassical style, inspired by the temples of Greece. The design also featured a 19 foot statue of Lincoln, designed by sculptor Daniel Chester French, and murals, painted by artist Jules Guerin. Construction for the monument began in 1914 and was completed in 1922.
Source: National Archives at College Park. View Original.
Coverage: 1890-1919
Original Format: Painting