Statue of Liberty

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Object Details

Artist

Gregorio Marzan, born Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 1906-died New York City 1997

Luce Center Label

Like many immigrants to the United States, Gregorio Marzan considered the Statue of Liberty an important symbol of freedom. He created many versions of the statue and in this piece portrayed Lady Liberty in heavy make-up and gaudy clothing. Marzan’s use of found objects, including the glue caps in the crown, relates to the Latin American tradition of creating personal shrines and totems from everyday objects.

Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment

Date

1989

Object number

1997.124.72

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Sculpture

Folk Art

Medium

mixed media: plaster, fabric, glue, light bulb, Elmer's Glue caps, and wig

Dimensions

64 1/2 x 30 x 7 in. (163.8 x 76.2 x 17.8 cm)

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Department

Painting and Sculpture

Data Source

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Topic

Dress\accessory\jewelry

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk742ee750d-1302-44ce-b4b6-785df0bdd3d8

Record ID

saam_1997.124.72