The Gift of the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty by the French to the American Republic, 1886 by Louis-Oscar Roty

The Gift of the Bartholdi Statue of Liberty by the French to the American Republic, 1886 1886

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This commemorative medal, designed by Louis-Oscar Roty in 1886, celebrates the gift of the Statue of Liberty from France to the United States. The medal features allegorical figures representing France and the United States, joined hands, and a winged figure representing the spirit of liberty, rowing a boat towards the Statue of Liberty in the background. The inscription "Union Franco-Americaine" highlights the strong bond between the two nations. The medal's small size makes it a perfect example of how art can be used to commemorate historical events.

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