Lincoln and Ann Rutledge

Creator

Art Sieving

Files

Creator Role

sculptor

Description

The plaster sculpture depicts a standing Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge, who is widely believed to be Lincoln's first love. In the sculpture, Lincoln leans against a tree while holding a book. Ann looks up at Lincoln with both of her hands resting on the tree.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

n.d.

Measurement

18 inches (height)

Materials and Techniques Display

painted plaster

Inscription

front of base, inscribed: LINCOLN AND ANN RUTLEDGE / ART SIEVING-C

Subjects

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Childhood and youth; Rutledge, Ann, -1835

Class

statuettes & figurines

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

4566

Digital ID

FVW_04566

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.