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
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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
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.
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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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