Statue of Liberty

Gregorio Marzan, Statue of Liberty, 1989, mixed media: plaster, fabric, glue, light bulb, Elmer's Glue caps, and wig, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 1997.124.72
Gregorio Marzan, Statue of Liberty, 1989, mixed media: plaster, fabric, glue, light bulb, Elmer's Glue caps, and wig, 64 1⁄2 x 30 x 7 in. (163.8 x 76.2 x 17.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 1997.124.72

Artwork Details

Title
Statue of Liberty
Artist
Date
1989
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
64 1⁄2 x 30 x 7 in. (163.8 x 76.2 x 17.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Chuck and Jan Rosenak and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment
Mediums
Mediums Description
mixed media: plaster, fabric, glue, light bulb, Elmer's Glue caps, and wig
Classifications
Subjects
  • Monument — statue — Statue of Liberty
  • Dress — accessory — jewelry
Object Number
1997.124.72
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1997.124.72

Artwork Description

Like many immigrants to the United States, Gregorio Marzan considered the Statue of Liberty an important symbol of freedom. He created many versions of the statue and in this piece portrayed Lady Liberty in heavy make-up and gaudy clothing. Marzan’s use of found objects, including the glue caps in the crown, relates to the Latin American tradition of creating personal shrines and totems from everyday objects.

Works by this artist (1 item)

Robert Griffith, Pastry Knife, ca. 1975, forge-welded and acid-etched Damascus steel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.152
Pastry Knife
Artist
Dateca. 1975
forge-welded and acid-etched Damascus steel
Not on view

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GREGORIO MARZAN

Born: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico 1906–Died: New York, New York 1997

Statue of Liberty

1989, mixed media: plaster, fabric, glue, light bulb, Elmer's Glue caps, and wig

 

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