Abraham Lincoln, Head of State

Abraham Lincoln, Head of State is an impressive sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, located in Grant Park in Chicago. This 9-foot bronze statue depicts a thoughtful Lincoln sitting in a chair, gazing into the distance.

The statue was commissioned by industrialist John Crerar, who donated $100,000 for its creation and upkeep. The sculpture is set in a classical architectural setting, which was innovative at the time and influenced a generation of sculptors.

The image of Lincoln's head from this monument was used on a postage stamp issued on the centennial of the president's birth in 1909.