LINCOLN, Abraham (kneeling in prayer): Statue inside the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. by Herbert S Houck

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LINCOLN, Abraham (kneeling in prayer): Statue inside the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. by Herbert S Houck

This bronze statue by Herbert S. Houck portrays Abraham Lincoln kneeling in prayer inside the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Positioned atop a stairway in the north aisle, it reflects a contemplative moment of the president. The statue is a notable piece within the cathedral's artistic and memorial environment.