Richard Doyle’s The Fairy Prince: Victorian Fantasy With a Courtly Heart Richard Doyle’s The Fairy Prince...
Free shipping on orders of paper prints/ posters over 90 $ in most countries
“Liberté” (1792) – Engraving by Jean-François Janinet after a Design by Jean-Guillaume Moitte
The 1792 engraving Liberté is a collaborative work between Jean-Guillaume Moitte (1746–1810), who created the original design, and Jean-François Janinet (1752–1814), who executed the engraving. It stands as a powerful example of Revolutionary-era allegorical art, capturing the ideals and symbolism of the French Revolution.
In this composition, Liberty is personified as a noble female figure seated on a classical throne, dressed in Greco-Roman robes that reflect the neoclassical aesthetic widely embraced during the Revolution. In her right hand, she raises a Phrygian cap—the red liberty cap that came to symbolize freedom and resistance to tyranny. In her left hand, she holds a club, signifying strength and the readiness to defend the rights and liberties of the people.
Beneath her feet lies the Hydra of despotism, a multi-headed serpent representing tyranny and oppression, now vanquished—illustrating the triumph of liberty over absolutist rule. Through its rich symbolism and classical style, Liberté conveys both the revolutionary spirit and the moral vision of a new republic built on justice, strength, and freedom.
Some sizes are only available in certain formats (e.g., paper or canvas) — if your selection is unavailable, try a different combination."
Post your policy conditions details here.