Statue of Abraham Lincoln (Cincinnati)

The Statue of Abraham Lincoln in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a bronze sculpture of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is located in Lytle Park in downtown Cincinnati. The statue was sculpted by George Grey Barnard and dedicated on March 31, 1917.

The statue depicts Lincoln in a standing pose, wearing a suit and overcoat. His right hand is outstretched in a gesture of benediction or encouragement. The sculpture is mounted on a granite pedestal. Barnard’s depiction is noted for portraying Lincoln as a man of the people, rather than the more traditionally heroic or idealized representations found in other sculptures. This choice generated some controversy upon its initial unveiling.

The statue was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Taft and presented to the city of Cincinnati. Charles Taft was the half-brother of President William Howard Taft. The statue is a prominent landmark in Cincinnati and a significant example of American sculpture from the early 20th century. It serves as a memorial to Lincoln's legacy and a focal point for civic gatherings and events in Lytle Park.