Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French and the Lincoln Memorial

Daniel Chester French’s path from farm work to sculpture begins when, after struggling in school, he carves a frog from a turnip. The account follows his development as a sculptor, including help from Louisa May Alcott’s sister, and culminates in his creation of the Lincoln statue for the Lincoln Memorial. Pen-and-ink, crosshatched artwork accompanies the story, which also includes sources and a timeline.