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Lincoln Memorial at Sunset Washington DC by E.L. Crandall 1920s. Especially entrancing is this view taken when the sun was setting behind the Virginia hills. The sky is a mix of orange yellow and purple hues. Published by S Reynolds Co 1202 Dst Northwest Washington DC Artwork by artist E L Crandall. Disclaimer: The TITLE and DESCRIPTION (NOT the images) are generated by Artificial Intelligence. This helps us list cards faster. The technology is new and makes some mistakes. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Contact us if you find a significant error in the A.I. generated description so we can fix it. ********************************************************* This is a vintage postcard. THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL AT SUNSET WASHINGTON D. C. The Lincoln Memorial a classic Greek structure of white marble is situated on an eminence in Potomac Park on the banks of the Potomac River. The statue of Lincoln by Daniel C French is in the central hall and smaller halls contain the Second Inaugural and the Gettysburg Addresses. Surrounding the walls incasing these memorials is a colonnade of 36 columns for the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincolns death. Especially entrancing is this view taken when the sun was setting behind the Virginia hills. The front of the postcard shows an aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial at sunset. The memorial is reflected in the calm water of the Potomac River. The sky is a mix of orange yellow and purple hues. Published by S Reynolds Co 1202 Dst Northwest Washington DC Artwork by artist E L Crandall