The Statue of Liberty is believed to be was modeled primarily after two key inspirations: sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s mother, Augusta Charlotte Bartholdi, and the Roman goddess Libertas.
The statue’s serious expression was inspired by the stern eyes and strong jawline of August, the mother of sculptor, while its symbolic message of liberty and freedom was influenced by Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom.
Unveiled in 1886, the Statue of Liberty expresses the universal message of freedom and democracy, serving as a powerful symbol of hope and welcome to immigrants arriving in America.
