A message about portraits of famous people. Beautiful sketches of Anna Razumovskaya

Without sculpture, art cannot be complete.

Carving and sculpting people, animals and various objects appeared in the history of mankind almost simultaneously with rock art. Sculptures are the same paintings, only physical, and therefore expressing emotions a little differently. What statues tell us is much easier for us to perceive because they are tangible and more like us than works of any other form of art.
In this material we have collected 15 famous and significant sculptures created at different times from different materials With different purposes. Please share your favorite pieces of sculptural art in the comments.

David

Michelangelo

Five-meter statue biblical hero David, created by Michelangelo when he was only 28 years old, is perceived as a symbol of the Florentine Republic and one of the pinnacles of not only Renaissance art, but also of human genius in general.
The most replicated sculptural image in the world.

Thinker

Auguste Rodin

Another extremely popular image was created by Auguste Rodin in 1882. Initially, the sculpture was supposed to be called “The Poet” and be part of the composition “The Gates of Hell” based on the “Divine Comedy”. The model for the sculpture was a Frenchman named Jean Bo, a muscular boxer who mainly competed in Paris's red light district.

walking man

Alberto Giacometti

The most expensive sculpture in the history of mankind. In 2010, the 183-centimeter Walking Man sculpture, made by the Swiss sculptor in 1961, was auctioned at Sotheby's for a record $104.3 million.
The sculpture is considered one of the most important in the work of this master; its image is also featured on the 100 Swiss francs banknote.

Venus de Milo

probably Agesander of Antioch

Famous ancient greek sculpture, created around the middle of the second century BC, was found on the island of Melos in 1820 by a French sailor who decided to search the coast for antiquities for sale. The hands were then safe and sound, but were lost during the conflict between the French (who found them) and the Turks (the owners of the island).

Nike of Samothrace

Ancient Greek marble sculpture The goddess Nike was found on the island of Samothrace on the territory of the sanctuary of the Kabiri in April 1863. The statue was erected by the inhabitants of the island of Rhodes in memory of the victory they won over the fleet of the Syrian king. It stood on a steep cliff above the sea, its pedestal depicting the bow of a warship. The powerful and majestic Nika, in clothes fluttering in the wind, is presented in an unstoppable movement forward. Currently located in the Louvre.

Pieta

Michelangelo

Pietà is a common name for depictions of the scene of the Virgin Mary mourning her son. The best of them was made by Michelangelo at age 24. The impeccable composition, emotionality, humanity and deep symbolism of the sculpture made it an example of the culture of the High Renaissance.

Nefertiti

One of the most famous sculptures ny cultural monuments of Ancient Egypt. Nefertiti was the wife of the reformer pharaoh Akhenaten. The bust is made entirely of limestone and is completely painted. Special safety beautiful flowers, giving a large contrast between brown Nefertiti's face and crown jewels make it a unique work of art. Egypt and Germany, where the bust of the queen is kept, have been quarreling over it for many years, but cannot come to an agreement.

Capitoline wolf

Etruscan bronze sculpture, stylistically dating back to the 5th century BC, never left Rome, the city founded by those who were nursed by the she-wolf. During the time of Benito Mussolini Capitoline wolf used as a propaganda symbol that embodied the fascist regime's desire to revive the Roman Empire.

Motherland

Vuchetich and Nikitin

One of the tallest statues in the world is located in Volgograd and is perhaps the main symbol of the struggle Soviet people with fascism. The 52-meter figure of a woman stepped forward, calling her sons to fight the enemy.

Another place

Antony Gormley

Landscape installation "Another place" - sample contemporary art calling philosophical reflections and inducing melancholy. Exactly one hundred human-height cast-iron sculptures were placed in 2006 along a three-kilometer beach line north of Liverpool. They face the sea, and during high tides, some of the sculptures are partially or completely submerged under water.

Citizens of Calais

Auguste Rodin

The sculptural group "Citizens of Calais", commissioned by the municipality of Calais, was completed by Rodin in 1888. During the Hundred Years' War English king Edward III besieged the city, and after some time famine forced the defenders to surrender. The king promised to spare the inhabitants only if six of the noblest citizens came out to him in rags and with ropes around their necks, giving themselves up for execution. This requirement was fulfilled. The first to volunteer to give his life to save the city was one of the main rich men, Eustache de Saint-Pierre. Queen Philippa of England was filled with pity for these emaciated people, and in the name of her unborn child, she begged forgiveness for them from her husband.
Rodin revolutionaryly insisted on abandoning the pedestal, although his will was carried out only after the death of the sculptor, and the figures are on the same level as the audience.

Pissing boy

The main attraction of Brussels. The exact time and circumstances of the appearance of the statue are unknown. According to some information, the statue existed already in the 15th century. Some Brussels residents say that it was installed as a reminder of the events of the Grimbergen War, when a cradle with the son of Godfrey III of Leuven was hung on a tree in order to inspire the townspeople with the sight of the future monarch, and the child from there urinated on the soldiers fighting under the tree. According to another legend, the statue was originally intended to remind the townspeople of the boy who extinguished the ammunition laid out by the enemy under the city walls with a stream of urine.
Since 1695, the statue has been stolen several times, in last time the statue was stolen in the 1960s, after which it was Once again replaced with a copy.

Terracotta Army

At least 8099 sculptures of Chinese warriors and their horses make up this property of China. Terracotta statues, each of which is absolutely individual, were buried in battle formation along with the first emperor of the Qin dynasty - Qin Shi Huang, who unified China and connected all the links Great Wall in the 3rd century BC.
The warriors were supposed to support the power of the emperor in the afterlife.

Golden Buddha

The world's largest solid cast golden statue located in the Bangkok temple Wat Traimit - it is about three meters long and weighs more than five tons.
During the war with Burma, the statue was covered with plaster, and then no one could reveal the secret of this Buddha. Until 1957, little attention was paid to the statue - until it was transported to a new location. According to rumors, during transportation it began to rain, before which the statue, due to its weight, also fell from the crane transporting it; It was sheltered from the rain, but the water still washed away the covering from one of the areas enough for one of the monks to notice a strange shine. According to another version, the plaster cracked from the fall.

Probably, sculptures appeared almost simultaneously with rock paintings. The figures of people are the same paintings, but only three-dimensional. What the author is trying to express is perceived much easier and better by us, because they are so similar to us and more tangible than, for example, portraits. We have collected 13 of the most famous sculptures that were created in different time and became an example for admiration and imitation.

"Venus de Milo"

Perhaps this particular sculpture is the most recognizable, but the author has still not been identified. The only thing that is known for certain is the time of its creation - 130 BC. e. Now the statue of Venus de Milo is in the Louvre and is an object national pride French. It is noteworthy that Venus does not only have hands. Initially, the stone girl had jewelry: bracelets, earrings, and a tiara. They disappeared a long time ago, but the holes for securing them are still visible in the marble.

"David"

The creator of “David” is Michelangelo Buonarroti, who lived in Italy during the Renaissance. His "David" is made in full height and does not rely on anything. The sculpture was supposed to become part architectural composition, however, this did not happen for unknown reasons.

"Thinker"

“The Thinker” by O. Rodin is located in Paris. The model for the creation was the muscular boxer Jean Bo, who subsequently posed for the sculptor on several occasions. Initially, the master called his work “The Poet” and conceived it as an image of Dante. But the thin poet was in no way associated with muscles and strength. After The Thinker became a popular and recognized work of art, Rodin cast 10 more bronze copies.

"Discus thrower"

Another famous representative ancient art– the “Discobolus” statue, which was cast in bronze back in 450 BC. e. Later, several marble copies appeared, but the original was lost without a trace. Presumably the author of the sculpture was a certain Myron, who was the first to bring to life the idea of ​​movement.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer

It is the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro. Every year, to see this grandeur towering over the city, about 2 million tourists come here, ready to overcome 220 steps to get to the monument. Not long ago, the statue was included in the list of Wonders of the World. It was erected back in 1931, and its height is 38 meters.

Moai

Perhaps these are the most mysterious and mysterious sculptures that are located on Easter Island. 50 silent and monolithic giants are turned to face the center of the island. But who installed them and when is unknown. The natives claim that the statues can move independently.

Great Sphinx

Now the Sphinx has a sandy “color,” but during its “youth” it was covered with yellow and blue paint, the remains of which archaeologists were able to find on its “body.” He also had a beard and a headdress. However, as a result restoration work these elements were damaged: part of the beard is still stored in British Museum, but the “cap” could not be restored.

Statue of Liberty

Her full name sounds like “Freedom illuminating the world.” The statue was presented to the Americans by the French, who supported the warlike policies of the state state. To deliver the Liberty to the United States, it had to be disassembled into 350 parts and loaded onto a ship. The difficulty of transportation was that total weight The sculpture exceeds 150 tons, and it took about 4 months to assemble and install the statue.

"Manneken Pis"

The most famous boy from Brussels has been “peeing” since about 1388, and since the 17th century there has been a tradition of dressing him up in the most different costumes. More than 800 outfits are carefully preserved in the Royal Museum. Over the course of several centuries, the boy has been in the guise of Santa Claus, Count Dracula, Elvis, Mozart, and even tried on the uniform of the American military.

"Mermaid"

The bronze “Little Mermaid” is not only a symbol of Copenhagen, but also of the whole of Denmark. There is a belief that as long as the little mermaid is safe, everything will be fine in the country. It is for this reason that the authorities passionately fight against vandals: throughout its existence, the girl has lost her head more than once, she has been doused with paint many times and even blown up.

"Nike of Samothrace"

The sculpture of the Goddess of Victory is the most valuable exhibit Louvre. She has neither arms nor a head, but this does not in the least prevent her from being a symbol of constant movement forward. Depending on which side you look at it, it is different, but always flying towards the goal.

"The Motherland is Calling"

This sculpture, like no other, conveys the tenacity of Soviet soldiers and selfless devotion to their homeland. In the original project there were two figures: a woman with a Red Banner in her hand and a soldier bowing before her. However, it was decided to abandon this idea, as well as the pedestal with magnificent decoration.

Maitreya Buddha statue

The Chinese Buddha Maitreya is carved into a rock and is located where 3 rivers merge in a dangerous whirlpool. According to legend, the statue was supposed to pacify the water element, and the creators partially succeeded: during the cutting process, stone fragments fell into the river and covered it. It took about 90 years to create one of the tallest monuments in the world.

All the statues that will be discussed are world landmarks and are located in most interesting countries peace. They are all different and not alike, but we have all heard about them at one time or another, because they are cultural heritage of all humanity.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer

Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, at least 1.8 million tourists climb to its foot, from where a panorama of the city and the coast with the picturesque Pan di Azucar mountain opens up.

Moai

Located on Easter Island, Chile. These are stone statues made from compressed volcanic ash. All moai are monolithic, meaning they are carved from a single piece of stone rather than glued or fastened together. The weight sometimes reaches more than 20 tons, and the height - more than 6 meters (in addition, an unfinished sculpture was found 20 meters tall and weighing 270 tons). There are a total of 997 moai on Easter Island; how and why they were built is unknown. All of them, except for seven statues, “look” into the interior of the island.

"Little Mermaid"

Located in the port of Copenhagen, Denmark. This is a statue depicting the heroine of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. She is only 1.25 m tall and weighs about 175 kg, but this does not stop her from being one of the most iconic sculptures. Its construction was ordered in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen (son of the founder of the Carlsberg company) after he was fascinated by the ballet of the same name.

Buddha statue in Leshan

It is located in the thickness of Mount Lingyunshan at the confluence of three rivers in the Chinese province of Sichuan. It is one of the tallest Buddha monuments and was once the tallest sculptural work in the world (as it has been for more than a thousand years). Work on its creation took place during the reign of the Tang Dynasty (713) and lasted ninety years. The height of the statue is 71 m, the height of the head is almost 15 m, the shoulder span is almost 30 m, the length of the finger is 8 m, the length of the toe is 1.6 m, the length of the nose is 5.5 m. It is recognized as a monument World Heritage UNESCO.

« Great Sphinx»

Located on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The oldest preserved on Earth monumental sculpture. Carved from a monolithic limestone rock in the shape of a colossal sphinx - a lion lying on the sand, whose face, as has long been believed, was given portrait likeness with Pharaoh Khafre (c. 2500 BC), whose burial pyramid is nearby. The length of the statue is 73 meters, height is 20 meters; Between the front paws there was once a small sanctuary.

Statue of Liberty

Located on Liberty Island, about 3 km southwest of the southern tip of Manhattan, in New Jersey. It is often called a symbol of New York and the USA, a symbol of freedom and democracy. It is noteworthy that main symbol The US built it and was given to them by the French.

Venus de Milo

Located in the Louvre. This is famous ancient greek statue goddess Aphrodite, created approximately between 130 and 100 BC. Perhaps the most famous statue and one of the oldest in existence. The broken hands give it a special flavor.

Nelson's Column

Located in the center Trafalgar Square in London. The column was built between 1840 and 1843 in memory of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The 5.5-meter statue is located on top of a 46-meter granite column. The statue looks south towards the Admiralty and Portsmouth - the site of Nelson's flagship, the Royal Navy ship HMS Victor. They say that Hitler wanted to take the convoy to Berlin after the successful capture of Great Britain.

"Manneken Pis"

It is one of the most famous landmarks in Brussels, Belgium. The exact time and circumstances of the appearance of the statue are unknown. According to some information, the statue existed already in the 15th century. Some Brussels residents say that it was installed as a reminder of the events of the Grimbergen War, when a cradle with the son of Godfrey III of Leuven was hung on a tree in order to inspire the townspeople with the sight of the future monarch, and the child from there urinated on the soldiers fighting under the tree. According to another legend, the statue was originally intended to remind the townspeople of the boy who extinguished the ammunition laid out by the enemy under the city walls with a stream of urine.

Shiva statue in Sanga, or Kailasnath Mahadev

It is located on the border of Bhaktapur and Kavrepalankok districts in Nepal. This is the tallest statue of the god Shiva and one of the tallest statues in general. Completed just a few years ago, it is made of copper, cement, zinc and steel and is one of Nepal's first modern landmarks.

Guys, we put our soul into the site. Thank you for that
that you are discovering this beauty. Thanks for the inspiration and goosebumps.
Join us on Facebook And In contact with

The silence of the great statues holds many secrets.

When Auguste Rodin was asked how he created his statues, the sculptor repeated the words of the great Michelangelo: “I take a block of marble and cut off everything unnecessary from it.” This is probably why the sculpture of a true master always creates a feeling of miracle: it seems that only a genius can see the beauty that is hidden in a piece of stone.

We are in website We are sure that in almost every significant work art is a mystery, a “double bottom” or secret history, which I want to reveal. Today we will share a few of them.

Horned Moses

Michelangelo Buanarrotti, "Moses", 1513-1515

Michelangelo depicted Moses with horns in his sculpture. Many art historians attribute this to misinterpretation of the Bible. The Book of Exodus says that when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the tablets, the Jews found it difficult to look at his face. At this point in the Bible, a word is used that can be translated from Hebrew as both “rays” and “horns.” However, based on the context, we can definitely say that we are talking specifically about rays of light - that Moses’ face was shining and not horned.

Colored Antiquity

Augustus of Prima Porta", antique statue.

It has long been believed that ancient Greek and Roman white marble sculptures were originally colorless. However, recent research by scientists has confirmed the hypothesis that the statues were painted in a wide range of colors, which eventually disappeared under prolonged exposure to light and air.

The Little Mermaid's Suffering

Edward Eriksen, The Little Mermaid, 1913

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen is one of the most long-suffering in the world: it is the one that vandals love most. The history of its existence was very turbulent. It was broken and sawed into pieces many times. And now you can still detect barely noticeable “scars” on the neck, which appeared from the need to replace the sculpture’s head. The Little Mermaid was beheaded twice: in 1964 and 1998. In 1984, her right hand was sawed off. On March 8, 2006, a dildo was placed on the mermaid’s hand, and the unfortunate woman herself was splashed with green paint. In addition, on the back there was a scrawled inscription “Happy March 8!” In 2007, Copenhagen authorities announced that the statue might be moved further into the harbor to avoid further incidents of vandalism and to prevent tourists from continually attempting to climb it.

"Kiss" without a kiss

Auguste Rodin, "The Kiss", 1882

The famous sculpture “The Kiss” by Auguste Rodin was originally called “Francesca da Rimini”, in honor of the noble Italian lady of the 13th century depicted on it, whose name she immortalized The Divine Comedy Dante (Second Circle, Fifth Canto). The lady fell in love younger brother her husband Giovanni Malatesta, Paolo. While they were reading the story of Lancelot and Guinevere, they were discovered and then killed by her husband. In the sculpture you can see Paolo holding a book in his hand. But in fact, the lovers do not touch each other's lips, as if hinting that they were killed without committing a sin.

The renaming of the sculpture to a more abstract one - The Kiss (Le Baiser) - was made by critics who first saw it in 1887.

The secret of the marble veil

Rafael Monti, "Marble Veil" mid-19th V.

When you look at statues covered with translucent marble veil, you can’t help but think about how it’s even possible to make something like this out of stone. It's all about the special structure of the marble used for these sculptures. The block that was to become a sculpture had to have two layers - one more transparent, the other more dense. Such natural stones are difficult to find, but they exist. The master had a plot in his head, he knew exactly what kind of block he was looking for. He worked with it, respecting the texture of the normal surface, and walked along the boundary separating the denser and more transparent part of the stone. As a result, the remnants of this transparent part “shone through”, which gave the effect of a veil.

Ideal David from spoiled marble

Michelangelo Buanarrotti, "David", 1501-1504

The famous statue of David was made by Michelangelo from a piece of white marble left over from another sculptor, Agostino di Duccio, who tried unsuccessfully to work with the piece and then abandoned it.

By the way, David, who has been considered a model of male beauty for centuries, is not so perfect. The fact is that he is cross-eyed. This conclusion was reached by American scientist Mark Livoy from Stanford University, who examined the statue using laser-computer technology. The “vision defect” of the more than five-meter sculpture is invisible, since it is placed on a high pedestal. According to experts, Michelangelo deliberately endowed his brainchild with this flaw, because he wanted David’s profile to look perfect from any side.

Death that inspired creativity

"Kiss of Death", 1930

The most mysterious statue in the Catalan cemetery of Poblenou is called “Kiss of Death”. The sculptor who created it still remains unknown. Usually the authorship of “The Kiss” is attributed to Jaume Barba, but there are also those who are sure that the monument was sculpted by Joan Fonbernat. The sculpture is located in one of the far corners of the Poblenou cemetery. It was she who inspired film director Bergman to create the film “The Seventh Seal” - about the communication between the Knight and Death.

Hands of Venus de Milo

Agesander (?), "Venus de Milo", c. 130-100 BC

The figure of Venus takes pride of place in the Louvre in Paris. A Greek peasant found it in 1820 on the island of Milos. At the time of discovery, the figure was broken into two large fragments. In her left hand the goddess held an apple, and with her right hand she held the falling robe. Realizing the historical significance of this ancient sculpture, officers of the French navy ordered the marble statue to be taken away from the island. As Venus was being dragged over the rocks to the waiting ship, a fight broke out between the porters and both arms were broken off. The tired sailors flatly refused to return and look for the remaining parts.

The Beautiful Imperfection of the Nike of Samothrace

Nike of Samothrace", II century BC.

The statue of Nike was found on the island of Samothrace in 1863 by Charles Champoiseau, a French consul and archaeologist. A statue carved from golden Parian marble on the island crowned the altar of sea deities. Researchers believe that an unknown sculptor created Nike in the 2nd century BC as a sign of Greek naval victories. The hands and head of the goddess are irretrievably lost. Attempts were made repeatedly to restore the original position of the goddess’s hands. It is assumed that right hand, raised up, held a cup, wreath or forge. It is interesting that multiple attempts to restore the hands of the statue were unsuccessful - they all spoiled the masterpiece. These failures force us to admit: Nika is beautiful just like that, perfect in her imperfection.

Mystical Bronze Horseman

Etienne Falconet, Monument to Peter I, 1768–1770

Bronze Horseman- a monument surrounded by mystical and otherworldly stories. One of the legends associated with him says that during Patriotic War In 1812, Alexander I ordered the removal of especially valuable works of art from the city, including the monument to Peter I. At this time, a certain Major Baturin secured a meeting with the Tsar’s personal friend, Prince Golitsyn, and told him that he, Baturin, was haunted by the same dream . He sees himself on Senate Square. Peter's face turns. The horseman rides off his cliff and heads through the streets of St. Petersburg to Kamenny Island, where Alexander I then lived. The horseman enters the courtyard of the Kamenoostrovsky Palace, from which the sovereign comes out to meet him. “Young man, what have you brought my Russia to,” Peter the Great tells him, “but as long as I’m in place, my city has nothing to fear!” Then the rider turns back, and the “heavy, ringing gallop” is heard again. Struck by Baturin’s story, Prince Golitsyn conveyed the dream to the sovereign. As a result, Alexander I reversed his decision to evacuate the monument. The monument remained in place.

Statues are an important part human history and culture. They are all different and dissimilar from each other, but we have all heard about them at some point. Below is a list of the ten most famous statues in the world.

Manneken Pis is a symbol of Brussels, a miniature fountain figurine 61 cm high, made of bronze. Located next to main square Grand Place in the capital of Belgium Brussels. The exact time and circumstances of the creation of this statue are unknown. There are numerous urban legends about its appearance. According to some sources, it already existed in the 15th century, perhaps since 1388.

Mermaid - bronze statue by Edward Eriksen, depicting a character from the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. The sculpture is located on a rock, on coastline Langelinje promenades in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is 1.25 m tall and weighs 175 kg. It was opened on August 23, 1913. Is one of the most famous characters Copenhagen and a world famous tourist attraction. According to the German magazine Der Spiegel, the statue located in Copenhagen harbor has always been a copy, and the original is kept by the sculptor's descendants in an unknown location.

The Thinker is a 181 cm tall bronze sculpture by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin, which he worked on from 1880 to 1882. Since 1922 it has been in the collection of the Rodin Museum in Paris. Now it is one of the most recognizable sculptures in the world. In addition to the original, there are about 20 more copies from plaster and bronze, located in different cities Worldwide.

Motherland is a famous statue located on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia. It was dedicated to Soviet soldiers fighting in Battle of Stalingrad During the Second World War. When the monument was completed in 1967, it was one of the tallest in the world for 22 years (85 meters). The figure itself has a length of 52 meters, the sword – 33 m. The entire sculpture weighs about 8,000 tons.

Leshan Buddha Statue is a Buddha statue near the city of Leshan in the Sichuan province of China. It is 71 meters high, making it one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world. It was carved into the rock at the confluence of the Min and Dadu rivers. Its construction began in 713 under the leadership of the Chinese monk Hai Tong during the Tang Dynasty. He hoped that the Buddha would calm the stormy waters that were disturbing the shipping vessels traveling along the river. The work was completed after 90 years.

Gigantic stone heads Olmec - a series of sculptures on the coast Gulf of Mexico in Mexico, representing human heads big size. Carved from basalt boulders, they date back to at least 900 BC. e. and are a distinctive attribute of the ancient Mesoamerican Olmec civilization. Each of the 17 known statues has a distinctive headdress. The backs of the monuments are mostly flat. The smallest of the heads weighs 6 tons, while the largest, according to various estimates, is from 40 to 50 tons.

Moai are monolithic statues carved from volcanic rocks on Easter Island. Of the more than 900 in existence, most date from between 1250 and 1500. There are many hypotheses about who carved the moai. The most popular ones say they were made by Polynesian settlers. The usual size of statues is 3–5 m, weight less than 5 tons. The largest moai is the so-called Paro, about 10 meters high, weighs 75 tons.

Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a monumental sculpture of a sphinx located on the Giza plateau in Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile, near modern Cairo. It is 73 m long and 20 m high. It was carved from a monolithic limestone rock around 2550 BC on the initiative of Khafre, the son of Cheops, the fourth pharaoh of Egypt from the IV dynasty.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer - famous statue Jesus Christ, built on the top of the granite Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was built between 1922 and 1931 and was inaugurated to visitors on October 12, 1931. The statue is 39.6 m high (including a pedestal of 9.5 m), and weighing 635 tons, is one of the main attractions of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil in general. At least 1.8 million tourists visit it annually.

The Statue of Liberty is a US national monument, a symbol of freedom, democracy and justice, one of the most... famous sculptures in the world, often called “the symbol of New York and the USA.” It is a gift from French citizens for the centennial of the American Revolution. This monumental neoclassical structure was built between 1884 and 1886 and was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Gustav Eiffel (construction) and Richard Morris Hunt (pedestal). The height of the statue is 93 m, the total weight is 204.1 tons.

Share on social media networks