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What did Frédéric Sorrieu visualize in his series of prints?
What did Frédéric Sorrieu visualize in his series of prints?
A world made up of 'democratic and social Republics'
How did Sorrieu personify Liberty in his print?
How did Sorrieu personify Liberty in his print?
As a female figure
What does the female figure of Liberty hold in Sorrieu's print?
What does the female figure of Liberty hold in Sorrieu's print?
Torch of Enlightenment and Charter of the Rights of Man
What lies in the foreground of Sorrieu's print?
What lies in the foreground of Sorrieu's print?
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How did Sorrieu group the peoples of the world in his utopian vision?
How did Sorrieu group the peoples of the world in his utopian vision?
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Which countries led the procession in Sorrieu's print?
Which countries led the procession in Sorrieu's print?
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What symbolic elements in Sorrieu's print represent the Enlightenment ideals?
What symbolic elements in Sorrieu's print represent the Enlightenment ideals?
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Which nations are depicted as leading the procession in Sorrieu's utopian vision?
Which nations are depicted as leading the procession in Sorrieu's utopian vision?
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How does Sorrieu symbolize the destruction of absolutist institutions in his print?
How does Sorrieu symbolize the destruction of absolutist institutions in his print?
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What concept does Sorrieu's series of prints aim to visualize?
What concept does Sorrieu's series of prints aim to visualize?
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In Sorrieu's vision, how are the peoples of the world grouped?
In Sorrieu's vision, how are the peoples of the world grouped?
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What historical context influenced Sorrieu's depiction of Liberty as a female figure?
What historical context influenced Sorrieu's depiction of Liberty as a female figure?
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Study Notes
Frédéric Sorrieu's Utopian Vision
- In 1848, French artist Frédéric Sorrieu created a series of four prints depicting his dream of a world composed of democratic and social republics.
- The first print, Fig. 1, showcases people from Europe and America, including men and women of all ages and social classes, marching together and paying homage to the statue of Liberty.
The Statue of Liberty
- The statue of Liberty is personified as a female figure, bearing a torch of Enlightenment in one hand and the Charter of the Rights of Man in the other, reminiscent of the French Revolution.
The Procession
- The procession is led by the United States and Switzerland, which had already become nation-states by this time.
- France is also featured prominently in the procession.
- The people are grouped by nation, identified by their flags and national costumes.
Symbolism
- The shattered remains of symbols of absolutist institutions lie in the foreground of the image, symbolizing the rejection of authoritarian regimes.
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Explore the artistic vision of Frédéric Sorrieu through his series of prints envisioning a world composed of democratic and social Republics in 1848. The first print depicts people from Europe and America paying tribute to the statue of Liberty.
