New York Landmark Statue of Liberty Print | Limited Edition of 10
Black and White Statue of Liberty Wall Art Print
I’ve stood before many monuments in my travels, but few hit like this one. The Statue of Liberty isn’t just a landmark—it’s a moment frozen in metal. A symbol of hope, grit, and the idea that you can start over, rebuild, become something more. I wanted to photograph it differently—not the textbook postcard shot, but something raw, something that captured the mood I felt in the air that day.
It was one of those brooding mornings over New York Harbour where the light plays tricks and the clouds roll in with a mind of their own. The sky wasn’t blue—it was grey and full of intention. Perfect. I framed the statue off-centre just slightly, letting her rise into that weighty sky. She looks eternal like that, untouchable. The monochrome finish strips the colour away, so all you see is form, shadow, and steel. She’s not just standing there. She’s watching.
There’s something about seeing the Statue of Liberty in person that the travel guides don’t mention. The sheer scale, sure—but it’s the silence that gets you. Even with the crowds and the camera clicks, there’s this hush. A reverence. You can almost hear the waves below whispering stories of those who saw her first—through ship portholes, from cargo decks, from dreams that brought them across oceans.
This image aims to bring that feeling home. Not just to decorate a wall, but to anchor a space. It’s one of those pieces that sparks conversation—where were you when you saw her first? What did she mean to you?
For those who see New York not as a city but as a statement, this print is a quiet tribute. It’s about resilience, arrival, and identity. The clouds may shift and swirl, but Lady Liberty holds her torch steady.
To see more images with this kind of presence, have a look through my Landmark Photography Collection, or dive into the energy of the borough with the Manhattan Photography Collection.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2009
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
