Photograph by Ruth Rietveld
The sculpture recalls Lincoln's presence at the Soldiers' Home, where
he and his family stayed during three summers of his presidency. The
family lived in the secluded location while Lincoln commuted three miles
to the White House, often on horseback.
The statue grouping was designed by sculptor Ivan Schwartz of
New York, who also produced a Lincoln statue for the Gettysburg National
Military Park in Pennsylvania.
Schwartz Statue
in Washington, D.C.
If you visit President Lincoln's Cottage you can see an unusual sculpture
of Lincoln and his horse. Located on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home
in northwest Washington, the full-size bronze work was dedicated in
November 2008, the same year the Cottage opened to the public after
a lengthy restoration, just prior to the 200th anniversary of
Lincoln's birth.
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