Liberty
c. 1800-1820 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This American folk art painting depicts a personification of Liberty holding a US flag and a chalice, accompanied by an American eagle. The work is executed in a flat, linear style typical of 19th-century American itinerant painters.
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This painting is a classic example of American folk art, reflecting the young nation's search for identity through the adoption of classical imagery like the figure of Liberty. The depiction of the American eagle as a companion to Liberty echoes early official iconography, blending federal patriotism with the stylized charm of untrained, regional artists.
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Liberty
American 19th Century, c. 1800-1820
