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Triumph of liberty. Dedicated to its defenders in America
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Triumph of liberty. Dedicated to its defenders in America
Triumph of liberty. Dedicated to its defenders in America. 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 tu Triumph
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Triumph of Liberty. Dedicated to its Defenders in America
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is a powerful and evocative image that captures the spirit of the American Revolution and the triumph of liberty over monarchy and tyranny. In the heart of a wooded grove, Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, pours libations on an altar fire, symbolizing the dedication and sacrifice of the American people. Three female figures stand beside Minerva, each embodying the values of Plenty, Justice, and Peace. Plenty holds a torch to a pile of monarchical symbols, signifying the rejection of the old order and the embrace of a new era. Justice holds a sword and scales, ensuring that the newfound freedom is tempered with fairness and equality. Peace extends an olive branch, symbolizing the hope for a peaceful and prosperous future. Behind them, a small pyramid on a pedestal honors the memory of American heroes, including Hancock, Warren, Sullivan, Putnam, Scamel, Barber, Green, Laurens, Wooster, Mercer, and Poor. Two urns bear the names of Benjamin Franklin and Montgomery, further emphasizing the importance of these founding figures. To the right, Liberty herself sits atop a column, crowning the fallen heroes with a wreath. A cherub holds a scroll with the words "Allons enfans de la Patrie," a call to action that resonated during the Revolution. A book labeled "The Rights of Man" lies open nearby, emphasizing the philosophical underpinnings of the Revolution. In the lower right, a group of monarchs, including a king about to stab himself, cower in fear as the hydra of despotism writhes in its death throes. An aged classical priest and a writhing, mutilated hydra symbolize the demise of the old order. This allegorical image encapsulates the triumph of liberty over monarchy and tyranny and the sacrifices made by the American heroes in defense of their country. The scene is a testament to the enduring power of liberty and the values it represents.
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