Statuette, "Council of War" by John Rogers, 1868

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Statuette (Statue)

Date Made

1868

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Part of a series created by John Rogers of New York, New York.

Location

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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