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Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
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Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was a French sculptor and painter. He is best known for designing Liberty Enlightening the World, commonly known as the Statue of Liberty.
Portrait by Nadar c. 1875
Portrait by Nadar c. 1875
Bartholdi in 1886 (painting by Jean Benner)
Bartholdi in 1886 (painting by Jean Benner)
Bartholdi early in his career
Bartholdi early in his career
Front page of Frank Leslie's 13 June 1885 edition of Illustrated Newspaper
Front page of Frank Leslie's 13 June 1885 edition of Illustrated Newspaper
Statue of Liberty
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The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, within New York City. The copper statue, a gift to the U.S. from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
Both the Roman goddess Libertas and Sun god Sol Invictus ("The Unconquered Sun", pictured) influenced the design of Liberty Enlightening the World.
Both the Roman goddess Libertas and Sun god Sol Invictus ("The Unconquered Sun", pictured) influenced the design of Liberty Enlightening the World.
Bartholdi's 1880 sculpture, Lion of Belfort
Bartholdi's 1880 sculpture, Lion of Belfort
Detail from a 1855–56 fresco by Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol in Washington, D.C., showing two early symbols of America: Columbia (left) and the
Detail from a 1855–56 fresco by Constantino Brumidi in the Capitol in Washington, D.C., showing two early symbols of America: Columbia (left) and the Indian princess