Print: Triumph Of Liberty. Dedicated To Its Defenders In America, 1796
Print: Triumph Of Liberty. Dedicated To Its Defenders In America, 1796
Hero image 0 of Print: Triumph Of Liberty. Dedicated To Its Defenders In America, 1796, 0 of 4
ClassicPix

Print: Triumph Of Liberty. Dedicated To Its Defenders In America, 1796

(No ratings yet)
Print: Triumph Of Liberty. Dedicated To Its Defenders In America, 1796Print Triumph Of Liberty Dedicated To Its Defenders In America 1796Print Triumph Of Liberty Dedicated To Its Defenders In America 1796Print Triumph Of Liberty Dedicated To Its Defenders In America 1796Print Triumph Of Liberty Dedicated To Its Defenders In America 1796
Size:11" x 14"

Key item features

  • Title: Triumph Of Liberty. Dedicated To Its Defenders In America, 1796
  • Description: Print shows an allegory of liberty flourishing and monarchy and tyranny in decline. In a wooded grove Minerva, with a shield bearing the arms of the United States and a flag emblazoned with stars, pours libations on an altar fire. Beside her are three female figures. The first, Plenty, holds a torch to a pile of titles of nobility, crowns, scepters, and other attributes of monarchy. Justice holds a sword and scales, and Peace an olive branch. Behind them is a small pyramid on a pedestal inscribed with the names: Hancock, Warren, Sullivan, Putnam, Scamel, Barber, Green, Laurens, Wooster, Mercer, and Poor. Two urns on the monument are labeled "B. Franklin" and "Montgomery." To the right is a column, surmounted by a seated, nude Liberty figure holding a wreath. Below it stands a cherub with a scroll with the words "Allons enfans de la Patrie . . . ," an open book labeled "The Rights of Man," a staff and liberty cap, and a flag. Behind is a mountainous landscape and town. In the lower right foreground stands another group, including a king about to stab himself, several other monarchs cringing, and a standing woman. In the lower left stand an aged classical priest and a writhing, mutilated hydra. Stauffer describes an impression accompanied by the following text: "By a Column raised to Liberty, is a Monument sacred to the memory of the American Heroes, fallen in defence of their Country. While, Liberty is Crowning them, America uder [sic] the figure of Minerva sacrifices to their Manes, and a Priest of that Deity sings their glorious actions. The Hydra of Despotism mortally wounded by those great men expires in frightful convulsions. Peace and Justice hand in hand, join with America in her homage to Liberty. Plenty reclining on her emblematical Horn, reposes on American ground. The Genius of Liberty points out the declaration of Independence and a Book of the American Constitution. From the dreadful Sight, a group of Kings turn away with horror and dismay."
  • Creator: Verger, Peter C., engraver
  • Subjects: Barber, Green, Ashbel, Hancock, John,--1737-1793, Laurens, Henry,--1724-1792, Liberty--1790-1800, Mercer, Henry, Minerva (Roman deity)--1790-1800, Poor, Putnam, Scamel, Sullivan, Warren, Joseph,--1741-1775, Wooster, David,--1711-1777
  • Collection: Cartoon Prints, American. This assemblage of prints made in America during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries encompasses several forms of political art.
Current price is $10.22
Price when purchased online
  • Free 30-day returns

How do you want your item?

How do you want your item?
Columbus, 43215
Arrives between Apr 9 - Apr 11
|
Shipping fee $3.95
Sold and shipped by ClassicPix
3.9166666666666665 stars out of 5, based on 12 seller reviews(3.9)
Report an issue with this seller
Free 30-day returns

About this item

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Customer ratings & reviews

0 ratings|0 reviews
This item does not have any reviews yet