Figurehead: Abe Lincoln

Frances Cohen

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a formal suit with a bow tie, buttoned vest, and a pocket chain. The subject has short, combed hair and facial hair. It is primarily made of wood and painted to mimic natural human skin tones and realistic clothing colors. The man has one arm raised, pointing upwards with the index finger extended, while the other hand holds a scroll. The eyes are open, head slightly tilted, and the sculpture ends just below the chest without legs or a full lower body.