America (1870) by Currier and Ives

America - Currier and Ives - 1870

Artwork Information

TitleAmerica
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1870
Art MovementRomanticism

About America

The artwork titled “America” by Currier and Ives, created in the year 1870, is an example of Romanticism within the genre of allegorical painting.

In the artwork, a female figure is presented with a serene expression that evokes a sense of calm and contemplation. She is adorned with a prominent headdress featuring a pattern of stars, suggestive of Native American influence, and wears an assortment of ornate jewelry, including a beaded necklace and an intricate bracelet. The figure’s attire is draped in flowing fabrics that add to the romantic and idealized aesthetic of the piece. Over her shoulder rests a quiver filled with arrows, further enhancing the symbolism within this allegorical representation of America. The artwork exemplifies the Romanticism movement’s emphasis on emotion and individualism, offering a poetic visualization of national identity during that era.

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