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Liberty

1930

Ellison Hoover

Associated Names

Ellison Hoover

Artist, American, 1888 - 1955

This is a drawing of the Statue of Liberty. The drawing depicts the Statue of Liberty against a dark background, highlighting the light from her torch spreading outward. The pedestal is also visible, showing its architectural features. The contrast between the statue and the darkness creates a dramatic effect. The drawing captures the symbolism of liberty through light and shadow, reflecting the statue's role as a beacon of hope and freedom.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on wove paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 34.29 × 23.65 cm (13 1/2 × 9 5/16 in.)
sheet: 40.48 × 30.64 cm (15 15/16 × 12 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2567

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Ed/50; lower center in graphite: Liberty; lower right in graphite: Ellison Hoover

Wikidata ID

Q76551003

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