Inspired by a print by the Dutch engraver Adriaen Collaert, this work reimagines the allegorical figure of America for the 250th anniversary of the United States. A woman rides a bison, holding a cornucopia overflowing with American products and achievements, while farms, industry, and a rocket launch replace the wilderness of the original image. The border reinterprets classical figures including Liberty and Fortune through contemporary symbols of protest and finance, alongside Bacchus and Vulcan. In the corners, allegories of morning, noon, dusk, and night depict scenes from across the nation. Combining historical references with modern imagery, the work reflects on America’s origins, achievements, and evolution. Prints of the design have been gifted to both the official collections of the United States and the United Kingdom.
