Jeanne-Marie Roland
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Jeanne-Marie Roland
JEANNE-MARIE ROLAND French social leader
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This evocative portrait captures Jeanne-Marie Roland de la Platière (1754-1793), a pivotal figure in the French Revolution and a champion of women's rights. Known as "Olympe de Gouges" in the revolutionary circles, Roland was a French writer, journalist, and political leader who played a significant role in shaping the political discourse during the revolutionary period. Born into a noble family, Roland's radical political beliefs were shaped by her experiences as a wife of a tax collector and her exposure to the harsh realities of the French social structure. She became an influential figure in the salons of Paris, where she met and befriended key revolutionaries such as Thomas Paine and Maximilien Robespierre. Roland's most notable contribution to the revolution came in the form of her newspaper, "The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen," which she published in 1791. In this groundbreaking document, she argued for women's suffrage, education, and equal rights under the law. Her advocacy for women's rights and her role in the revolution earned her the nickname "The Mother of the Revolution." This portrait, taken around 1790, captures Roland in her late thirties, with an intelligent and determined expression. Her simple yet elegant attire reflects her status as a woman of the bourgeoisie, while her posture and gaze convey her confidence and conviction. Roland's legacy as a social leader and advocate for women's rights continued to inspire generations of feminist thinkers and activists. She was executed by guillotine in 1793 during the Reign of Terror, but her ideas and influence lived on, shaping the course of French and global history.
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