answersLogoWhite

0

Historians have different hypothesis about the model who inspired Bartholdi for Liberty statue, and no certainty. According to some sources (including the Bartholdi museum in Colmar, eastern France), the face of the statue was modelled after the visage of his mother, Charlotte Bartholdi.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Was the statue of liberty influenced by roman art?

The Statue of Liberty was made in the Neoclassical style. This style was modelled on Roman sculpture and Roman architecture.


Is the statue of liberty a portrait of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's mother?

In a way, yes. The Statue's face is indeed modelled after Charlotte Beysser Bartholdi.


Was the statue of liberty a man?

It was a woman; Lady Liberty.


Does the woman in the Statue of Liberty have a name?

Bartholdi's mother was the model for the Statue of Liberty's face. Bartholdi's mistress was the model for her body.


Who started to build he statue of liberty?

the son of the woman


Was the original statue of liberty a black woman's face?

Yes


Who is the Statue of Liberty portraying?

a woman escaping chans to freedom


What are 3 historical facts about the Statue of Liberty?

1) She was a gift of Friendship to the US from the people of France in 1886, and was shipped over to New York in pieces, for assembly upon arrival. She is modelled on the much smaller 'Statue du Liberte' on the Pont Neuf Bridge arcross the River Seine in Paris. 2) She was dedicated a National US Monument in 1924. 3) She was designed and modelled by the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, who is said to have modelled her face upon that of his mother Charlotte. For more facts & Figures, try Googling 'Statue of Liberty' and see what comes up.


What is the value of a 1886 silver dollar with liberty woman?

Uh, the "Liberty woman" is Miss Liberty, as in "Statue of ..." Please see the Related Question for more information.


What is a big statue in New York?

WEll, there is the Empire State Building (but that's not really a STATUE) so a big statue in New York would definitely have to be the famous Statue Of Liberty!! lildancer99<33


What landmark stands on Liberty island?

Liberty island is home to the Statue Of Liberty.


Is the Statue of Liberty a Personification?

Yes. The woman is depicting liberty therefore personification is taking place. This is realized in a common nickname, "lady liberty."