Woman Symbol Collection

Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas)
7259975 Allegory of Music, 1649 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 105.7 x 144.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty par Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501)
FIA5404827 The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty par Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439-1501). Tempera on panel, 1480, Alte Pinakothek, Munich by Martini

The Unicorns - Oil on canvas, circa 1885
LRI4353939 The Unicorns - Oil on canvas, circa 1885 by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Unicorns - Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898)

Le peche - The Sin par Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
FIA5404498 Le peche - The Sin par Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928). Oil on canvas, size : 90, 2x53, 3, , Private Collection by Stuck

Votes for women - Boye, Bertha Margaret (1883-1930) - 1911-1913 - Colour lithograph - Private Collection
FIA5397241 Votes for women - Boye, Bertha Margaret (1883-1930) - 1911-1913 - Colour lithograph - Private Collection by Boye

Archeologists Marcel (1844-1920) and Jane (1851-1916) Dieulafoy during the excavations of the city of Susa in Persia
ELD4850937 Archeologists Marcel (1844-1920) and Jane (1851-1916) Dieulafoy during the excavations of the city of Susa in Persia, discovered the lion frieze of the palace of Artaxerxes (ca 4-358 BC)

Patriotic map showing the republic in the midst of all its defenseur who represents all the different army bodies
LUX4743569 Patriotic map showing the republic in the midst of all its defenseur who represents all the different army bodies " Vers la Victoire, Vive la France"

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing France with its Phrygian cap and sword announcing triumph for 1915
LUX4739603 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing France with its Phrygian cap and sword announcing triumph for 1915, titled: 1915 towards triumph in the Auroral Year

Patriotic map showing an allegory of Joan of Arc with flag, sword, and cross, titled faith, hope, 1914
LUX4728332 Patriotic map showing an allegory of Joan of Arc with flag, sword, and cross, titled faith, hope, 1914; (add.info.: Patriotic map showing an allegory of Joan of Arc with flag, sword)

Greek mythology: Alecto, Erinye or infernal goddess of anger, fighting with snakes - Eau forte by Jacques Louis
FLO4679897 Greek mythology: Alecto, Erinye or infernal goddess of anger, fighting with snakes - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

First World War: France, Drawing map showing the bird of France: a plane Bleriot, 1915
LUX4735285 First World War: France, Drawing map showing the bird of France: a plane Bleriot, 1915; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing Joan of Arc in armor protecting France against her German barbarians
LUX4739154 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing Joan of Arc in armor protecting France against her German barbarians with her sword, entitled Go T'en

Patriotic map showing France claiming guns and ammunition behind an accumulation of weapons, 1914
LUX4743684 Patriotic map showing France claiming guns and ammunition behind an accumulation of weapons, 1914; (add.info.: Patriotic map showing France claiming guns)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing A French soldier in uniform with his rifle, in a bucolic trench
LUX4739155 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing A French soldier in uniform with his rifle, in a bucolic trench, kissing a sword stretched by Joan of Arc in armor

Allegory on the separation of Church and State, 1905. France is fragile and destroyed
JAB5034279 Allegory on the separation of Church and State, 1905. France is fragile and destroyed, loses hope without the help of the Church.; (add.info)

La Donna Gravida (pregnant woman), 1506 - Painting by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio 1483 - 1520), oil 66 x 52 cm
GIM5038415 La Donna Gravida (pregnant woman), 1506 - Painting by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio 1483 - 1520), oil 66 x 52 cm. Palatine Gallery, Florence; Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence

The Dutch dancer, courtesan and spy Mata-Hari (1876-1917) on the day of her arrest 13/02/1917 at the prison saint
ELD4852139 The Dutch dancer, courtesan and spy Mata-Hari (1876-1917) on the day of her arrest 13/02/1917 at the prison saint Lazare in Paris

Dangerous Liaison of Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803). Frontispice of the edition of 1796
PCT4293143 Dangerous Liaison of Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803). Frontispice of the edition of 1796, Volume 2 - Engraving by Charles Monnet (1732 - 1808) -; (add.info)

Greek mythology: the Erinyes or infernal goddesses, Megere (jealousy), Alecto (anger) and Tisphone (revenge)
FLO4679936 Greek mythology: the Erinyes or infernal goddesses, Megere (jealousy), Alecto (anger) and Tisphone (revenge) - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

First World War: France, Patriotic Image showing Joan of Arc Bergere and Lorraine contemplating Joan of Arc leading
LUX4739116 First World War: France, Patriotic Image showing Joan of Arc Bergere and Lorraine contemplating Joan of Arc leading the French soldiers to battle with the French flag, titled Dear Drapeau

Greek mythology: Les Cabinets, deities of fate, Clotho, the spinner, Lachesis
FLO4680005 Greek mythology: Les Cabinets, deities of fate, Clotho, the spinner, Lachesis, the splitter who wraps the thread and Atropos, the relentless

French revolution: meeting of Girondists and french political leaders as Brissot, Petion
ELD4838835 French revolution: meeting of Girondists and french political leaders as Brissot, Petion, Robespierre and Buzot in madame Roland house - Etienne Charavay (1848-1899)

Anticlerical living painting on the separation of Church and State, 1907. The mariana, emblem of the state
JAB5034275 Anticlerical living painting on the separation of Church and State, 1907. The mariana, emblem of the state, says to the Church: "Let us separate

L odalisque. Painting by Francois Boucher (1703 - 1770), 1743. Musee du Louvre, Paris
GIA4766069 L odalisque. Painting by FranAzois Boucher (1703 - 1770), 1743. Musee du Louvre, Paris. by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: L odalisque)

Socialism, Throttling the Country, c.1909 (litho)
BAL99479 Socialism, Throttling the Country, c.1909 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: poster published by The Budget Protest-League, London)

Illustration for Le Triboulet, 1886 (engraving)
ICA4929299 Illustration for Le Triboulet, 1886 (engraving) by Blass, J. (Douat, Albert called) (1847-1892); (add.info.: Le Triboulet, 1886_2_21 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat Blass J)

The B'nai B'rith Monument, 19th century (albumen print)
8610778 The B'nai B'rith Monument, 19th century (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 21x26 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Item No: c022822 Title)

Illustration of Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880)
ICA4885091 Illustration of Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1881-6-5 - 12 capital fishing - Press/Media, Religion Faith - Capital fishing by Robida

Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1882-7-1 - Europe illustree - War
ICA4892866 Illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1882-7-1 - Europe illustree - War, Europe, Canons, shells by Robida

ALLEGORIA OF ITALY TURRITA 1911 (chromo)
7177555 ALLEGORIA OF ITALY TURRITA 1911 (chromo); (add.info.: ALLEGORIA ITALY TURRITA composed from the complete series of 10 commemorative illustrated postcards that celebrate the 50° anniversary of)

Credit Commercial De France Souscrivez Pour La Victoire, c.1918 (poster)
JAB4119762 Credit Commercial De France Souscrivez Pour La Victoire, c.1918 (poster) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); (add.info)

Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409777 Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph) by Russian School (20th century) ; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Vive le 1er mai)

Allegory of Air, 1680 - 1684 (marble sculpture)
7422977 Allegory of Air, 1680 - 1684 (marble sculpture) by Lehongre, Etienne or Le Hongre (1628-90); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

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Mykerinos triad framed by 2 goddesses, 2400 BC (sculpture)
8586305 Mykerinos triad framed by 2 goddesses, 2400 BC (sculpture) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Triad statue of Pharaoh Menkaura)

Illustration of Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880)
ICA4884557 Illustration of Albert Robida (1848-1926) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1880-11-27 - Gentlemen Saint-Cyrians - Armee, Saint-Cyr by Robida

First World war: American propaganda poster for war savings stamps, c.1918 (poster)
2598922 First World war: American propaganda poster for war savings stamps, c.1918 (poster) by Coffin, William Haskell (1878-1941); (add.info.: "Joan of Arc Saved France)

Poster advertising the Scottish Musical Review, 1896 (colour litho)
GLS314113 Poster advertising the Scottish Musical Review, 1896 (colour litho) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print)
4073068 At Last, illustration of female warrior celebrating Woman's Franchise, Punch, January 23, 1918 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Last)

Liberty Leading the People. Detail, 1830 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4612134 Liberty Leading the People. Detail, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 260x325 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: July 28)

Liberty leading the People, July the 28th, 1830 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4643536 Liberty leading the People, July the 28th, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 260 x 325 cm; Louvre, Paris

Allegory of virtue, (oil on canvas)
7129323 Allegory of virtue, (oil on canvas) by Correggio, (Antonio Allegri) (c.1489-1534); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of virtue, Correggio, oil on canvas, cm 149 x 85)

Venice distributing honours, 1577 (fresco)
7294274 Venice distributing honours, 1577 (fresco) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Doges Palace, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Venice distributing honours, 1577, Paolo Caliari)

Allegory of Fortitude, 1560-62 circa, (oil on wood)
7129032 Allegory of Fortitude, 1560-62 circa, (oil on wood) by Maso da San Friano, (1536-71); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of Fortitude, 1560-62 circa)

Florence triumphant over Pisa, 1575-1580 (marble)
7146208 Florence triumphant over Pisa, 1575-1580 (marble) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Florence triumphant over Pisa, 1575-1580 (marble sculpture)
7146203 Florence triumphant over Pisa, 1575-1580 (marble sculpture) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Ligurian allegorical chariot drawn by griffins and driven by Prudence, 1700 (oil on canvas)
7352729 Ligurian allegorical chariot drawn by griffins and driven by Prudence, 1700 (oil on canvas) by Piola, Paolo Gerolamo (1666-1724); 133x97 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

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The "woman symbol" has been depicted throughout history in various forms of art, representing different aspects of femininity and empowerment. In the Allegory of Music, painted in 1649, a woman is portrayed as the embodiment of harmony and creativity. Similarly, The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty showcases a woman personifying poverty as a virtue. In contrast, The Sin by Franz von Stuck illustrates the temptations faced by women throughout time. It serves as a reminder that women have often been seen as objects of desire rather than individuals with agency. The Votes for Women poster from 1911-1913 highlights the fight for gender equality and suffrage. It captures the determination and resilience of women who fought tirelessly for their rights. Artistic expressions also celebrate female accomplishments in various fields. A poster advertising the Scottish Musical Review depicts a woman playing an instrument, emphasizing her talent and contribution to music. Francois Boucher's painting L'Odalisque portrays an exoticized image of a reclining woman but also reflects societal notions surrounding beauty standards during that era. At Last, an illustration from Punch magazine in 1918 celebrates women warriors who fought for their right to vote during World War I. This artwork acknowledges their bravery while challenging traditional gender roles. Liberty Leading the People is another iconic representation where liberty itself takes on feminine form leading people towards freedom during times of revolution. Other allegorical artworks such as Allegory of Virtue or Venice distributing honors depict women embodying virtues like fortitude or justice respectively. Throughout history, artists have used these symbols to convey messages about femininity, power dynamics, social progress, and individual achievements. These artworks serve as reminders that women have played significant roles in shaping society despite historical limitations imposed upon them.