America guided by wisdom An allegorical representation of the United States depicting their independence and prosperity
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Title
America guided by wisdom An allegorical representation of the United States depicting their independence and prosperity
Subject
Beehive; Art; Early America
Description
Allegorical print shows America as a woman in Grecian dress and feathered helmut with Roman deities Minerva, Ceres, and Mercury to symbolize wisdom, commerce, and agriculture. To their right is a triumphal arch celebrating victories during the War of 1812 and an equestrian statue of George Washington. A beehive and cornucopia symbolize industry and prosperity while a woman spinning represents domestic work.
Creator
Drawn by John J. Barralett ; engraved by B. Tanner
Source
Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1993:145 [P&P]
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
Publisher
Library of Congress
Date
1815
Collection
Citation
Drawn by John J. Barralett ; engraved by B. Tanner, “America guided by wisdom An allegorical representation of the United States depicting their independence and prosperity,” Utah Folk Arts, accessed April 24, 2024, https://utahfolkarts.omeka.net/items/show/270.