Offered by France to the United States, inaugurated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was born from the imagination of Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. Here are the impressive images of its construction, in Paris.
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, a monumental achievement that has now become an internationally recognised symbol, was offered to the United States by France. Initially, it was to celebrate the centenary of the American Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4, 1776. But the construction of this statue took longer than expected (and required two and a half times the funds). It was only in 1886 that it was inaugurated on "Liberty" Island, at the entrance to the port of New York. The Statue of Liberty has long been the first image of America for emigrants. To view its impressive construction over two decades in Paris, image below:
See also: The Statue of Liberty Torch - A Symbol of Freedom and Hope
The construction of the Statue of Liberty
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| Offered by France to the United States, inaugurated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was born from the imagination of Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. Here are the impressive images of its construction, in Paris. The head e of the statue, whose body was not yet completed, was presented at the Champ de Mars during the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878. Reduce © New York Public Library |
Offered by France to the United States, inaugurated in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was born from the imagination of Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. Here are the impressive images of its construction, in Paris. The head e of the statue, whose body was not yet completed, was presented at the Champ de Mars during the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878. Reduce © New York Public Library
The know-how of Gustave Eiffel
A real success for its designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty also benefited, among others, from the know-how of Gustave Eiffel. This flagship achievement of the 19th century, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is made up of 300 copper plates assembled using the "repoussé" technique and a metal frame.
More information on the official website of the Statue of Liberty.
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