Sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi of France originally named his most famous work Liberty Enlightening the World. Bartholdi used his mother as the model for the statue’s face, and his girlfriend as the model for her body. Smart!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sculpture Trivia
Sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi of France originally named his most famous work Liberty Enlightening the World. Bartholdi used his mother as the model for the statue’s face, and his girlfriend as the model for her body. Smart!
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Ms. Liberty is saying, 'pick up your room!'
Now that is something I can say I knew knew!
It's because you pay attention, Maddie! :-)
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