Sculpture and Siting Art - Saint Gaudens Studio, President Lincoln Portrait

Saint Gaudens monumental portrait of Lincoln is sited off off main courtyard.

The bust is tightly framed by a clipped hedge, that creates a tension in the space.

The tight approach feels as if you are having a private interview with President Lincoln.

(Who chose that bright blue paint for the pedestal though? Bad idea.)

The narrow space limits the number of people and creates a greater feeling of intimacy.