La liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture of a robed and crowned female on liberty island in new york harbor, within new york city. Standing proudly on liberty island in new york harbor, this colossal statue was a gift from france to the united states, commemorating the centennial of american independence in 1886. The statue is a personification of liberty in the form of a woman
fleurdelys (wuthering waves) drawn by radaaadan | Danbooru
She holds a torch in her raised right hand and clutches a tablet in her left.
Liberty island is home to a beautiful park, an innovative museum, and america’s most iconic symbol of promise and possibility
As you explore the grounds, take in lady liberty from different angles noting her design details and how her appearance changes with the light. It was dedicated by president grover cleveland on october 28, 1886 Designated as a national monument in 1924, employees of the national park service have been caring for the statue of liberty since 1933. The statue of liberty was a joint effort between france and the united states, intended to commemorate the lasting friendship between the peoples of the two nations.
The statue of liberty, a gift from france in 1886, symbolizes hope and freedom, welcoming immigrants to america Constructed with innovative techniques, it was dedicated on october 28, 1886. The statue of liberty, a hollow colossus composed of thinly pounded copper sheets over a steel framework, stands on an island at the entrance to new york harbor. Follow the journey of the statue of liberty, from bold idea to magnificent work of art
As with most famous monuments, the story of lady liberty is not without its setbacks and complications
But, ultimately, the various triumphs over these roadblocks prove just how much passion was behind her. The statue of liberty is one of the most iconic symbols of freedom and democracy in the world
