The stamp, part of the "American Culture" series, showcases the lion known as "Patience," who sits on the south side of the library's main entrance on Fifth Avenue. Sculpted by Edward Clark Potter from pink Tennessee marble, the lions were unveiled in 1911. The library itself is a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture and one of the world's leading research libraries. The decision to feature one of the lions on a postage stamp underscores their status as not just architectural elements, but as cherished cultural icons of New York City.