The gigantic size of the statue is highlighted through the digital enlargement of some photographs, which are interspersed between the exhibited works. They cover the walls of the room from floor to ceiling, hung from scaffolding elements, which serve as frame supports. Through their verticality, they also evoke the particular atmosphere of New York City, created by its backdrop of tall skyscrapers. Moreover, the city's characteristic grid pattern of avenues and streets is mirrored by the strict positioning of the photographs and objects along the parallel lines thus creating a relief effect. Simple headlines deliberately written in the lower part of the picture rails: "building", "checking", "crossing", "assembling", "dedicating"… announce the progression of the pictures displayed on the partition walls of the room. previouspages 1 - 2 - 3next   Construction site of the exhibition. © Musée des arts et métiers - N. Vu Hong The museum's team installs the cabinet that will protect the scale model. © Musée des arts et métiers - F. Noyé