Lincoln Memorial
1933-1943
This serene, symmetrical composition captures the Lincoln Memorial sitting majestically at the end of the Reflecting Pool, its white columns mirrored perfectly in the water below. Flanked by rows of stylized trees with dark, heavy foliage and white trunks, the scene feels quiet and solemn, with scattered leaves on the path suggesting an autumn day. The artwork depicts the famous design of architect Henry Bacon, who modeled the memorial after the Parthenon to symbolize democracy. The muted palette of creams, grays, and olive greens gives the monument a timeless, almost dreamlike quality, transforming a busy political landmark into a moment of visual poetry.