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Printed Textile - Historical

A. Zimet

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring allegorical and historical motifs celebrating American independence. The foreground shows a figure in a military uniform in a chariot drawn by leopards, accompanied by a woman holding a shield marked "American Independence". Above, classical representations are depicted, highlighted by the phrase "Where Liberty Dwells, There Is My Country." A structure labeled "Temple of Fame" is included, along with a liberty tree and a sun symbol.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3143 × 3865 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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