• Abraham Lincoln
    Gutzon Borglum
    likeness
    sculpture
    busts
    This bronze bust of President Abraham Lincoln was created by American sculptor Gutzon Borglum, formally known as John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum, in 1908. The large bust is installed atop a tall, white, stone pillar and has historically been displayed in a niche in the East Garden Room, visible to public visitors and guests as they enter the White House through the East Wing. Borglum was also famous for his work on Stone Mountain and Mount Rushmore.
  • Appeal to the Great Spirit
    Cyrus E. Dallin
    sculpture
    This small bronze statue is by sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin and was cast by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. The statue is of an American Indian, possibly a chief, sitting on horseback with his arms outstretched, palms up and head back, looking to the sky. Dallin was an American sculptor known for featuring American Indian subjects in his work, although he also created sculptures of Paul Revere and other notable figures.
  • Our Vanishing Wildlife
    Alexander Pope
    sculpture
    This small bronze sculpture is by Alexander Pope and was cast by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. The statue is of a large buffalo fighting off three wolves that are attacking from all sides. Pope was a painter and sculptor mostly known for carvings and pieces about wildlife.