Henry Bacon's design for the Lincoln Memorial
Title
Henry Bacon's design for the Lincoln Memorial
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.
Creator
Source
National Archives at College Park. View Original.
Date
1912
Coverage
Original Format
Painting