The Statue of Liberty enlightening the world

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The Statue of Liberty enlightening the world , exposé de 4 pages en anglais niveau lycée



It was Edouard de Laboulaye who inspired the idea of giving the US a statue representing Liberty and it was Bartholdi and Eiffel who designed and realised it. One of the stones used came from a small village in France: Euville dans la Meuse. In 1870 was built the first model on a small scale which can be seen on the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris.

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[...] That is why there is all this smoke around the statue. It was one of the most spectacular marine parade. Large crowds watched it from the streets and their boats as we can see in the picture. The two nations are represented by their respective national flag but at the same time, they seem to be represented in a way that nearly makes us forget that two nations are involved in this event, especially thanks to the play on the flags' colours, as both countries have the same colours on their flags. [...]

[...] The Statue dominates everything. It looks as if it touches the sky.It is the main element. The smoke and the clouds are mixed up, which emphasizes the Statue's strength, as it can even reach the skies. Its imposing posture conveys an impression of power and protection. The smoke done by the gunfire gives a dramatic atmosphere. The sky is grey and black. But the Statue with its torch, seems to make the sky becoming clear and blue around its face. [...]

[...] The Museum of the City of New York The Museum of the city of New York was founded in 1923. It was located in the Gracie Mansion, which was the first home of the Museum of the City of New York. When it moved to a larger building, Gracie Mansion became a historic house museum. In 1932 the museum opened the doors of its new building at 1220 Fifth Avenue. The museum includes the past, present and future of New York city and celebrates the city's cultural diversity through its rich collections, a wide variety of exhibitions, and its programs for adults and children. [...]

[...] II/ The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty enlightening the world better known under the name of Statue of Liberty is a monument situated in NY on the Liberty Island in the southwest of Manhattan. It was given by France to honour the friendship between the 2 nations. And it was inaugurated by the President Grover Cleaveland on October the 28th 1886. It was Edouard de Laboulaye who inspired the idea of giving the US a statue representing Liberty and it was Bartholdi and Eiffel who designed and realised it. [...]

[...] A lot of his paintings represent the American landscape, such as Summer Sunset illustrating the Long Island landscape, or Winter at the farm, New Castle on the Delaware But he was specialised in painting seascapes. It was written after his death that a painter of the sea in its many moods and phases, Edward Moran had no superior in America” Summer Sunset New Castle on the Delaware Winter at the farm IV/ The Painting The painting is an oil on canvas that heights 49 1/2 X 39 1/2. It is entitled "The Statue of Liberty enlightening the world" but it is also exhibited as "The unveiling of the Statue of Liberty". [...]