Melted Wax Effigy of Abraham Lincoln in Washington DC
A wax effigy of President Abraham Lincoln melted due to a heatwave in Washington DC, leaving his head and leg dripped off and the chair sinking into the ground. The statue is part of The Wax Monument Series by artist Sandy Williams IV and is a commentary on DC's history of Civil War-era Contraband Camps.
Key Points
- President Abraham Lincoln's wax effigy melted due to a heatwave in Washington DC
- The statue is part of The Wax Monument Series by artist Sandy Williams IV
- It is a commentary on DC's history of Civil War-era Contraband Camps