The *Statue of Liberty, a monumental symbol of freedom, was constructed in France between **1875 and 1884. Designed by sculptor **Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, it features a distinctive **copper skin, created using the **repoussé method*, where sheets were pressed into shape over a wooden mold.
To ensure stability and flexibility against wind and earthquakes, *Gustave Eiffel* engineered the internal iron framework.
Once completed, the statue was disassembled and shipped to New York in *350 pieces, arriving in **1885*. The pedestal, funded by American donations, was constructed from poured concrete and granite.
The statue was officially dedicated on *October 28, 1886*, and has since become an enduring symbol of hope and freedom for millions around the world