April 17, 2024
Photograph Living Liberty Bell - Mole & Thomas (11x14)
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
WWI Photograph 'Human Liberty Bell' Mole & Thomas Composed of 25,000 officers and men at Fort Dix, New Jersey The photo was taken in 1918 General Hugh L. Scott, Commander ************************************************** Almost a century ago and without the aid of any pixel-generating computer software, the itinerant photographer Arthur Mole (1889-1983) used his 11 x 14-inch view camera to stage a series of extraordinary mass photographic spectacles that choreographed living bodies into symbolic formations of religious and national community. In these mass ornaments, thousands of military troops and other groups were arranged artfully to form American patriotic symbols, emblems, and military insignia visible from a birds eye perspective. During World War I, these military formations came to serve as rallying points to support American involvement in the war and to ward off isolationist tendencies. ************************************* Photograph Size ( 11 x 14) Digital Reproduction on Acid Free - Professional Quality Photo Paper We use the Giclee printing process with high definition inks that have light resistance & print longevity. Watermarks will be removed on ordered pictures ********************************************************************************** Photograph & Print resources obtained from State Historical
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
