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

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

Henry Bacon

Date

1912

Coverage

1890-1919

Source

National Archives at College Park. View Original.