Beardless Abraham Lincoln Bust

Creator

John McClarey

Files

Creator Role

sculptor

Description

McClarey's work depicts Abraham Lincoln from the chest up. His head is slightly turned to his proper left and he looks to the side. He is dressed in a suit and tie. The bust seemingly emerges from rough-cut stone, which serves as the piece's base.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

2009

Measurement

14 3/4 inches (height)

Materials and Techniques Display

bronze

Inscription

proper left side of base on top: 7/7 proper left side of base at side, inscribed: JOHN McCLAREY 09

Subjects

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Presidents in art

Work Type

sculpture

Class

sculpture

Preferred Citation

[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

ID

5490

Digital ID

FVW_05490

Current Location

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)

Repository

Mississippi State University Libraries.

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.