This is from when the Statue of Liberty was new, back in 1880s. Refreshed and color corrected it looks almost like new.
Artwork by Bartholdi, Frédéric Auguste, 1834-1904.
Published by Root & Tinker, c 1884 January 2 (N.Y. : Buek & Lindner, Lith.)
”The colossal statue by Bartholdi. Presented by the French People to America. As it will appear on its pedestal on Bedloes Island in New York Harbor - Copyright 1883 and published by Root & Tinker, Tribune Building, New York”
Statue of Liberty - Key Facts
Full Name:Liberty Enlightening the World Location: Liberty Island, New York Harbor, New York City, USA Height: Total height from base to torch is 305 feet (93 meters) Material: Made primarily of copper with a steel framework Designer: Sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi Engineer:Gustave Eiffel (yes, the guy behind the Eiffel Tower) Gift From: The people of France to the United States Unveiled:October 28, 1886
Given to celebrate the centennial of American independence and the friendship between France and the U.S.
Shipped to the U.S. in 350 individual pieces and reassembled on site.
Became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
A powerful symbol for immigrants arriving through Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
We are using premium paper and frames. Read more about material used. What you see is what you get. A white border is typically added to the artwork to enhance its visual impact. Sometimes the artist name is added.
