Liberty's Light
by Rod Chase
Liberty's Light by Rod Chase
~ Being a photo-realist, I am very dependent on finding accurate
reference materials for each painting. It is not always easy, but I've
found the National Archives to be a treasure trove - especially for
early photos of Washington. I especially enjoyed working out how to
feature the gas lights. Although the Capitol dome was lighted by
electricity in 1919, the lamps outside were gas, giving the whole scene
a misty, moody glow. And by the way, the inset on the gold-framed paper
print says, "One Nation, Under God."
Rod Chase
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