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Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi

Meet the amazing artist who dreamed up the giant Statue of Liberty!

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Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi: Allegory of Africa (1863/1865)

Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi: Allegory of Africa (1863/1865)

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Strassburger Denkmal Basel, 1891–95. Von Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904), Bildhauer (4)
Strassburger Denkmal Basel, 1891–95. Von Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904), Bildhauer (8)
Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, Fotografie, Atelier Nadar, ca. 1900
Strassburger Denkmal Basel, 1891–95. Von Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904), Bildhauer (6)
Fontaine Roesselmann by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Colmar
''The Little Vintner of Colmar'' by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (Princeton replica)
Strassburger Denkmal Basel, 1891–95. Von Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904), Bildhauer (9)
Strassburger Denkmal Basel, 1891–95. Von Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904), Bildhauer (3)
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Jean Roesselmann by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Strassburger Denkmal Basel, 1891–95. Von Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904), Bildhauer (5)

Key Facts

Born
August 2, 1834.
Birthplace
Colmar, France.
Known For
Designing the Statue of Liberty.
Career
Sculptor and painter.

The Man Who Dreamed Big!

Imagine a man who loved to create giant sculptures! That was Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. He was born a long, long time ago in France, in a city called Colmar. He wasn't just a sculptor; he also loved to paint. But his biggest dream was to make something so huge it would be seen by everyone!

Designing a Super-Statue!

Bartholdi is most famous for designing the Statue of Liberty. This incredible statue stands tall in New York Harbor, welcoming people to America. He imagined her holding a torch up high, like a giant beacon of hope. It was a gift from France to the United States, and Bartholdi was the artist who brought this amazing idea to life!

More Than Just One Big Statue!

While the Statue of Liberty is his most famous work, Bartholdi created other amazing sculptures too. He loved making statues that told stories or honored important people. He was a very busy artist, always sketching and planning his next big project. His art helped people remember important moments and ideas.

A Legacy of Art!

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi left behind a world filled with his art. His sculptures are still admired today, showing his incredible talent. He proved that one person's imagination and hard work can create something that lasts for hundreds of years and inspires millions. He was a true master sculptor!

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