Arts & Culture

Vinnie Ream commissioned for Lincoln statue

Vinnie Ream, at the age of 18, became the first female artist commissioned by the United States government to create a statue. This significant event took place when Ream was chosen to sculpt a statue of President Abraham Lincoln for the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Her selection marked a groundbreaking moment for women in the arts, challenging social norms of the time. The statue would become a symbol of both Ream's talent and the changing landscape of American art, reflecting a move toward more inclusive representation.

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