La République Française

About this work

This drawing shows a woman dressed like an ancient Roman, holding a small pyramid labeled *Égalité* in one hand and a broken chain in the other. She stands on a flat surface, gripping a tall spear topped with a strange metal tool. Her sandals and draped tunic look simple, but the chain at her feet is heavy with meaning. The broken chain and pyramid hint at ideas from the French Revolution—equality and freedom. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to make her look strong and determined. If you like this style, check out the technique: lithography to see how prints like this were made.