Statue of Liberty Coloring Page

This Statue of Liberty coloring page shows the famous lady with her torch held high, her spiked crown and her book in one arm. She stands on a stone base above the water, with a sun, clouds and two gulls around her. It is a cheerful take on the monument for ages 5 to 11 and takes about 25 minutes.

We drew a soft, simple version with a smiling face, so it does not feel too serious for young kids. The folds in her robe are big enough for a crayon, and the rays of the crown make a fun detail.

A good choice for history lessons

Teachers can use this sheet for a unit on American symbols, on New York or on people coming to a new country. It is an easy way to start a talk with kids of six or seven, since they can color while you tell the story.

Parents planning a trip to New York might print one too. A child who has colored the statue will look for those same details on the real visit.

Statue of Liberty coloring page color tips

The real statue is a soft green, so use light mint or sea green for the robe, the crown and even her face. Try two greens to show the folds. A pale green in the raised spots and a deeper one in the dips will give the robe some shape.

Make the flame orange with a little yellow heart in the middle. The real torch has a gold covered flame. Color the stone base gray or tan, and add a brown door. The water can be a soft blue that fades out at the sides.

Some kids want a pink or purple statue, and that is fine. Art does not need to match real life.

Handy coloring advice

• Start with the robe, since it is the largest area.
• Press lightly on the folds and darken them later.
• Do the crown spikes one at a time with a sharp point.
• Save the flame for last. A bright finish feels like a reward.

Fun facts about Lady Liberty

The statue was a gift from the people of France to the United States. It was dedicated in 1886 on what is now called Liberty Island, in New York Harbor. A French sculptor named Bartholdi designed it, and Gustave Eiffel, the man behind the Eiffel Tower, helped plan the frame inside.

Why is she green? The statue is covered in copper, which started out a shiny brown color. Over about 30 years, air and water slowly turned it green. The crown has seven rays, and the tablet in her arm is marked with the date July 4, 1776, written in Roman numerals. Wikipedia's Statue of Liberty article has more.

Visitors can even climb up to the crown. It takes 354 steps, so bring your walking shoes.

Make it a hands-on project

See the color change for yourself. Drop an old copper penny in a little vinegar with salt, then lay it on a paper towel. In a day or so, you may see a green crust start to form. It is a tiny version of what happened to the statue.

Make a crown from a strip of green paper. Cut seven long triangles, glue them along the band and tape it to fit. Kids can then strike the same pose as the drawing, with a paper torch held high. Take a photo beside the finished page.

Ask kids what they would write on their own tablet. A favorite date works well, like a birthday or the first day of school.

More American landmarks to color

Our Liberty Bell coloring page is a good partner for this one. Add the American flag for a small history set, and find the rest in our 4th of July coloring pages. A small binder of these sheets makes a sweet keepsake from a summer holiday.

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