Liberty

Unknown

Created:
Movement:
1800
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Revolutionary symbolism, Allegorical representation
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Dimensions:
20 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (52.7 x 39.4 cm)
medium:
verre églomisé
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Painting "Liberty" (1800)

The painting titled "Liberty," created in 1800 by an unknown artist, is a notable example of the verre églomisé technique, which involves applying gold or metal leaf to the reverse side of glass. This method allows for a luminous and reflective quality, enhancing the visual impact of the artwork. The piece is significant for its embodiment of the ideals of liberty and freedom, themes that were particularly resonant during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Although the artist's identity remains unknown, the work contributes to the broader historical narrative of art as a medium for political and social expression. The use of verre églomisé in "Liberty" underscores the technical skill and artistic innovation of the period. This painting remains an important artifact for understanding the cultural and artistic milieu of its time.

Description of the work:

Liberty (1800)

The painting titled "Liberty," created in 1800 by an unknown artist, employs the verre églomisé technique, which involves applying gold and silver leaf to the reverse side of glass. The artwork, characterized by its neoclassical style, depicts an allegorical representation of liberty, though its exact location remains undocumented.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Liberty