What does this painting reveal about ideas of freedom, independence, and national pride in the early nineteenth century?
-Washington was a hero to citizens of the new country, and he was memorialized as a representative of freedom, which is demonstrated by the wreath being placed on his head by Lady Liberty.
-Americans were proud of their independence from Britain, and the symbolic figure stepping on the crown represents the new country's goal to become a major power.
-Americans wanted to maintain their British heritage, despite their independence from the country, so they continued to use the symbolic crown in images.
-The bust of Washington stands as a cautionary tale, warning the new country that they should continue to honor the will of the British monarchy.