Statuette, "Council of War" by John Rogers, 1868
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John Rogers created "Council of War" a few years after the end of the Civil War. This plaster-cast sculpture depicts the Union leaders discussing military actions. President Lincoln studies a map while General Grant points out his plans. Secretary of War Stanton listens from behind. The work became a popular memorial to Lincoln and his advisors for an American middle-class audience.
John Rogers created "Council of War" a few years after the end of the Civil War. This plaster-cast sculpture depicts the Union leaders discussing military actions. President Lincoln studies a map while General Grant points out his plans. Secretary of War Stanton listens from behind. The work became a popular memorial to Lincoln and his advisors for an American middle-class audience.
Artifact
Statuette (Statue)
Date Made
1868
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Part of a series created by John Rogers of New York, New York.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
38.309.16
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Plaster
Technique
Casting (Process)
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 24.5 in
Width: 17 in (base alone is 14" W, the above overall width includes projecting elements)
Length: 14 in (from back coat to Lincoln's projecting knee (CMD 1011/1/2005))
Inscriptions
On base: THE COUNCIL OF WAR/ JOHN ROGERS/ NEW YORK; 13./ Patented Marc. 31, 1868
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