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What did Frédéric Sorrieu visualize in his series of prints?
In the first print of Sorrieu's series, what are the people offering homage to as they pass by?
What does the female figure symbolize in Sorrieu's artwork?
What do the shattered remains in the foreground symbolize according to Sorrieu's vision?
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Which countries are depicted as leading the procession past the Statue of Liberty in Sorrieu's print?
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What characteristic distinguishes Sorrieu's vision of the world's peoples?
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Study Notes
The Dream of Worldwide Democratic and Social Republics
- In 1848, French artist Frédéric Sorrieu created a series of four prints visualizing his dream of a world made up of democratic and social republics.
- The first print shows people of Europe and America from all ages and social classes marching in a procession, paying homage to the statue of Liberty.
- The statue of Liberty is personified as a female figure, bearing the torch of Enlightenment and the Charter of the Rights of Man.
- The image depicts the shattered remains of symbols of absolutist institutions in the foreground.
Absolutist Institutions
- An absolutist government or system of rule has no restraints on the power exercised.
Nation-States
- By 1848, the United States and Switzerland were already established nation-states, leading the procession in Sorrieu's print.
- France is also featured in the procession, marked with its national flag and costume.
Nationalism
- Sorrieu's vision highlights the idea of distinct nations, each identified by their flags and national costumes.
- The print suggests a sense of unity and solidarity among the nations, marching together in a procession.
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Description
Explore the concept of nationalism in Europe through Frédéric Sorrieu's series of prints envisioning a world of democratic and social Republics. Learn about the imagery and symbolism used by Sorrieu to depict unity and admiration for liberty across different countries.
