The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln 

A George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the people who helped build our nation. This exhibit of George Stuart Historical Figures® shows the life of Abraham Lincoln as he overcame challenges and became a President who defended many core values of America’s democracy America’s and helped end slavery.  

Being the 16th President was hard, especially during the Civil War. Life on the American Frontier in the 1800s was also tough. Lincoln faced family health problems, led the country through war, and worked to free enslaved people. The extraordinary amount of stress quickly aged him. This is why he is often depicted as tired or somber. Stuart’s sculptures show how Lincoln’s appearance changed over time from clean-shaven to bearded, and from energetic to exhausted. 

The Changing Faces of Abraham Lincoln follows Lincoln’s story of triumph and tragedy, from his simple beginnings in Illinois to his time as President and his significant role in American history. This exhibition displays the iterations of Lincoln while looking at his life, career, and change in physical appearance through the highly detailed, sculpted lens of the George Stuart Historical Figures®.