America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of her Illustrious Sons (Furnishing Fabric) c. 1785
pierreeugenedusimitiere
theartinstituteofchicago
print, weaving, textile
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multiple drawing in one
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comic strip sketch
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comic strip
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mechanical pen drawing
# print
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weaving
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sketch book
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textile
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junji ito style
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text
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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england
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line
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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mixed medium
This 1785 textile pattern, "America Presenting at the Altar of Liberty Medallions of her Illustrious Sons (Furnishing Fabric)" by Pierre Eugene du Simitiere, depicts a symbolic representation of the newly founded United States of America. The design features a central figure of Liberty seated upon an altar, surrounded by figures symbolizing prominent American leaders. The design, printed in red on a white background, was intended for use as fabric for furniture upholstery, highlighting the importance of the founding fathers and the ideals of liberty in the new nation.
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