Study Model of the Statue of Liberty

Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi

1875

The last step in Bartholdi’s design process was creating his modèle d’étude, or study model. Completed in 1875, this original four-foot model represents Bartholdi’s final design and was used as the template for the full-size Statue.

Terra Cotta, metal. H 123.19 cm.
Statue of Liberty National Monument, STLI 3513