Nancy Reagan in the Statue of Liberty

July 4, 1986, printed 2024

Diana Walker

Associated Names
Diana Walker

Artist, American, born 1942

This is a photograph of the crown section of the Statue of Liberty, featuring large windows and the distinctive patina of copper. The image captures the intricate design of the statue's crown, with its curved windows and the prominent spikes typical of Lady Liberty's headwear. The texture of the copper exterior is visible, showcasing its weathered, green appearance due to oxidation over time. The picture was taken during daylight, emphasizing the statue's grandeur and its symbolic representation of freedom and democracy. Behind the windows, the interior lighting contrasts with the external light, creating a subtle play of reflections on the glass.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Diana Walker

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.13 × 36.2 cm (9 1/2 × 14 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 27.94 × 40.01 cm (11 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.129.7


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Diana Walker, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2024.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, bottom right in black ink: Diana Walker


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