Liberty Leading the People
1830 Louvre Museum
About this artwork
This iconic oil painting commemorates the July Revolution of 1830 in France, depicting an allegorical figure of Liberty leading a diverse group of armed revolutionaries over fallen bodies on a barricade. It was purchased by the French government in 1831, though its revolutionary message led to it being discreetly displayed for a period.
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Delacroix's masterpiece quickly became a powerful symbol of the French Republic and freedom, even inspiring the design of the Statue of Liberty. The central figure, Marianne, represents the national personification of France. The painting captures the raw energy and diverse participation of the July Revolution, where different social classes united against King Charles X.
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Liberty Leading the People
Eugène Delacroix, 1830
