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Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Exploring the Symbolism of Liberty Leading the People

Delving into the historical and literary connections surrounding Delacroix's painting 'Liberty Leading the People', the chapter discusses the portrayal of the people in 1830, their transformation into a united force under the leadership of liberty, and the symbolism of using a woman as a national symbol despite women having no rights at the time. It also touches on the mixed reactions and political implications of the painting during the time of Louis Philippe's reign, highlighting its return to prominence and impact on late 19th-century artists.

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