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Lexington, Kentucky: Giant Abraham Lincoln Mural

A 60-ft tall mural painted in 2013 by artist Eduardo Kobra depicts DC's Lincoln Memorial sculpture overlaid with hallucinogenic colors and checkered clown pants. Nice.

Kentucky Theatre

Address:
247 Water St, Lexington, KY
Directions:
Kentucky Theatre is as 214 East Main Street, the street behind is Water St.
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Lincoln mural.

Giant Abraham Lincoln Mural

I wasn't expecting it to be this size. Wow!

[Stephen Francia, 07/21/2020]

We are ant-like compared to the Great Harlequin Emancipator.

Lincoln mural.

Abe Lincoln Mural

Super beautiful and definitely worth a stop!

[Kim Y., 12/04/2015]

It's the radiance of his patriotic legacy.

Giant Abraham Lincoln Mural

It's quite impressive. Free parking lot (after 3 PM) right next to this mural, great place to dump the car and walk to other downtown sites.

[Hu, 08/02/2014]

Lincoln mural.

Giant Abraham Lincoln Mural

As of November 2013 this is a brand-new 60 foot tall Abraham Lincoln mural in downtown Lexington. It is painted on the back side of the Kentucky theater.The artist's name is Eduardo Kobra from Brazil. It was commissioned by the PRHBTN Group in Lexington and will remain in place for at least 10 years.

[Sumoflam, 11/15/2013]

Love his inclusive, rainbow dream duds! Probably serves to head off graffiti in the same style.

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