Shared Liberty - Artifact: Chippendale mirror eagle

Artifact: Chippendale mirror eagle

The primary Statue of Liberty in Paris, located on Île aux Cygnes, is an 1889 replica created to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution and to symbolize the enduring friendship between France and the United States. It faces west toward its larger counterpart in New York, which France gifted to the United States in 1886 to mark the American centennial and celebrate their shared democratic ideals. While the New York statue became a global icon, the Paris version roots those same ideals—freedom, enlightenment, and democracy—back in France. It reminds viewers that these values are not owned by one nation but shared. In short, the Paris duplicate isn’t just a copy—it’s a reminder of shared history, mutual ideals, and an enduring transatlantic connection. Today, this symbol of liberty feels more relevant than ever.

Photography by Jean-Pierre Ducondi

Size: 21x29

About Jean-Pierre Ducondi
Jean-Pierre Ducondi is a native Frenchman living in Massachusetts, New England. Growing up in a small traditional town in Normandy France, his passion for painting and photography was ignited at a young age. Through his work he expresses his fascination and romance with light, nature and life. His artwork mainly documents the French country side as well as New England where he lives now. You can regularly see his work at The W Gallery in Wayland, MA (www.artswayland.com)