I disagree .
It is clear to me that the designer had an idea. It started with a muslim woman in a harbor. That theme carried out and he changed the story line until he got his project built. And yes, it appears at one point it was based on a black woman as he progressed. But the whole thing started with a Veiled Muslim peasant.
Oh ...and Eiffel didn’t come up with the idea as you indicated.
https://ourladyliberty.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/lady-liberty-what%E2%80%99s-in-a-face-part-2/
I clearly stated that Eiffel was the engineer for the project! You DO understand that engineers are necessary for ANY structure whether it is a building or an airplane, etc. don’t you? I NEVER said it was Eiffel’s idea and you owe me an apology.
It is clear to me that you have no knowledge of an artist’s thinking. EACH project, painting, sculpture, or whatever, has an original concept. The ONLY thing in common between your Egyptian lady and the statue of Liberty was the sculptor’s DESIRE to create a monumental sculpture!!!!! His idea for the Suez canal failed. His idea for America succeeded. END of story!