''Goddess of Liberty'' is a sculpture by
Elijah E. Myers, installed atop the
Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 ...
dome, in
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the 11th-most-populous city ...
, United States.
The original statue was erected in February 1888. It was replaced by a replica on June 14, 1986, and the original was restored and relocated to the
Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Bullock Texas State History Museum (often referred to as the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum or Bullock Museum) is a history museum in Austin, Texas. The museum, located a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol at 1800 North Congre ...
.
See also
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List of public art in Austin, Texas
* ''
Statue of Freedom'', an 1863 sculpture by
Thomas Crawford atop the dome of the US Capitol
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Statue of Liberty (''Liberty Enlightening the World''), 1886 statue by
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi ( , ; 2 August 1834 – 4 October 1904) was a French sculptor and painter. He is best known for designing ''Liberty Enlightening the World'', commonly known as the Statue of Liberty.
Early life and education
Barthold ...
in New York City
*''
Miss Freedom'', a similar 1889 statue on the dome of the Georgia State Capitol (US)
References
External links
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Finial figures
Liberty symbols
Outdoor sculptures in Austin, Texas
Sculptures of women in Texas
Statues in Austin, Texas
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