File:EdwardMoran-UnveilingTheStatueofLiberty1886Large.jpg
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Object type | painting | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Unveiling The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, 1886
English: A painting by Edward Moran depicting the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty on October 28, 1886. This was an actual historical event near Bedloe's Island in which thousands of spectators gathered in boats for the dedication of statue. |
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Date | 1886 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medium | painting (oil on canvas) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | Larger dimensions from BlogSpot.com source | ||||||||||||||||||||
Collection | This painting is held at the Museum of the City of New York, and the museum has confirmed via e-mail that the painting is in the public domain. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Source/Photographer | Museum of the City of New York | ||||||||||||||||||||
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