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Lot Flannery

1836 – 1922

American sculptor

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Lived 1836 – 1922 (aged 85–86). Lot Flannery was an American sculptor, known for Statue of Abraham Lincoln (District of Columbia City Hall).

Lot Flannery (1836–December 19, 1922) was an Irish-American sculptor from Washington, D.C., best known for his work in 1868 on the Abraham Lincoln statue located outside the District of Columbia City Hall and the nation's oldest extant memorial to the assassinated president.

Biography Flannery was born in Limerick, Ireland, but moved to the United States as a child. He displayed a talent for art and began studying the field in Washington, D.C. He focused his work on sculpture and traveled to Europe to further his studies. Flannery also spent time living in New Orleans, St. Louis, and New York City, but spent most of his life in Washington. He owned one of the largest stone carving businesses in Washington and specialized in carving tombstones. Flannery sculpted a marble bust of General John A. Logan that was previously exhibited in the Capitol. A copy of that bust made by artist Franklin Simmons was used in producing the equestrian sculpture Major General John A. Logan. Flannery never married and lived alone until his death at his residence on December 19, 1922.

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1836, Limerick
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Statue of Abraham Lincoln (District of Columbia City Hall)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lot Flannery?

American sculptor (1836–1922)

When was Lot Flannery born?

Lot Flannery was born in 1836 in Limerick.

When did Lot Flannery die?

Lot Flannery died on 19 December 1922 in Washington, D.C..

What was Lot Flannery's occupation?

Lot Flannery was a sculptor.

What was Lot Flannery known for?

Lot Flannery was known for Statue of Abraham Lincoln (District of Columbia City Hall).

What nationality was Lot Flannery?

Lot Flannery was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lot Flannery

· Wikidata: Q19666914

· DBpedia: Lot Flannery

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