It is seldom that a subject of a memorial is seated. Why was President Lincoln depicted in this way?

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It is seldom that a subject of a memorial is seated. Why was President Lincoln depicted in this way?

2007-04-28 17:31:54 · 3 answers · asked by rissaluj 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Interesting point. I never thought of it before, and I have visited the Lincoln Memorial several times. I'm not sure there was a reason other than the sculptor decided to do it that way. Plus, he was a very tall man and may have looked awkward if his statue were standing rather than sitting.

Chow!!

2007-04-29 05:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

He got really tired of standing while the sculptor worked, so he sat down and the rest is history!

2007-04-29 00:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

why not?

2007-04-29 00:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋