Who commissioned Gutzon Borglum's Seated Lincoln statue?
Newark Museum
Private investors
City of Newark
U.S Government
Answer
Newark Museum commissioned the Seated Lincoln statue by Gutzon Borglum. Completed in 1911, the colossal sculpture captures Lincoln's introspective mood, reflecting his deep contemplation on the challenges of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Originally displayed in Newark, New Jersey, the majestic statue now resides at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., where it continues to be an iconic tribute to Abraham Lincoln's legacy.
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