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Sketch for the town hall of the 12th arrondissement, Paris : Liberty... c.1879. Creators: Leon Pierre Urbain Bourgeois, Alfred Puaux-Bruneau
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Sketch for the town hall of the 12th arrondissement, Paris : Liberty... c.1879. Creators: Leon Pierre Urbain Bourgeois, Alfred Puaux-Bruneau
Sketch for the town hall of the 12th arrondissement, Paris : Liberty victorious submits to the law, c.1879. (Esquise pour la mairie du 12eme : La Liberte victorieuse se soumet a la loi)
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This sketch, titled "Sketch for the town hall of the 12th arrondissement, Paris: Liberty victorious submits to the law" (Esquise pour la mairie du 12eme : La Liberté victorieuse se soumet à la loi), was created by the renowned French artists Leon Pierre Urbain Bourgeois and Alfred Puaux-Bruneau around 1879. The painting is an allegorical masterpiece, showcasing Liberty, personified as a woman, submitting to the law, represented by a winged figure holding scales. Liberty, depicted in the nude, stands confidently with a laurel crown on her head, symbolizing victory and triumph. Her nakedness emphasizes her freedom and the idea that she is unencumbered by the constraints of society. In her left hand, she holds a looking glass, reflecting the image of Justice, another winged figure, who stands before her, stern and unyielding. The background of the painting is filled with allegorical figures, including men representing the arts, sciences, and industries, as well as devils and other symbolic figures, all of which are subdued by the prevailing force of the law. The painting is done on canvas and is an oil painting in the nineteenth-century artistic style. This masterpiece is a significant part of the cultural heritage of France and is currently housed in one of the prestigious museums of Paris, such as the Petit Palais. The painting's allegorical figures and rich symbolism continue to inspire and intrigue viewers, making it a must-see for anyone interested in the history and art of the 19th century.
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