I only had a minute or two to sketch and capture my impression of the Statue of Liberty with a few lines from the Staten Island Ferry. I later recaptured the energy of that moment in my painting, “Majestic Light.” I used the color purple as a symbol of its royalty.
The Statue of Liberty is recognized globally as a symbol of freedom. A broken shackle lays at her feet representing the abolition of slavery.
Congressional acceptance of the gift from France specified that the structure would be maintained as a beacon. The Statue's days as a lighthouse ended in 1902.
Original mixed media painting is 9x12 inches with 11x14 inches, picture matte and certificate of authenticity.