La Romaine aristocratique
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La Romaine aristocratique
La Romaine aristocratique. Print shows a monstrous figure holding a scale weighing a member of the Third Estate; in the background a plump clergyman and a nobleman walk away with a large pig between them. Date 1789
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La Romaine Aristocratique
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is a powerful and thought-provoking political print from the tumultuous year of 1789. The image, created during the French Revolution, depicts a monstrous figure, personifying the aristocracy, holding a scale. On one side of the scale, a member of the Third Estate, or the common people, is shown, while on the other, an assortment of luxurious items such as jewels and fine fabrics represent the privileges of the nobility. In the background, two prominent figures of the French society, a plump clergyman and a nobleman, are seen walking away from the scene, carrying a large pig between them. The pig symbolizes the wealth and excesses of the aristocracy, which they are abandoning as they flee the revolution. This print, created in the midst of the French Revolution, reflects the growing anger and frustration of the common people against the aristocracy and the privileged classes. The monstrous figure of the aristocracy, with its cruel and callous disregard for the suffering of the Third Estate, is a potent symbol of the deep-seated inequalities and injustices that fueled the revolution. The print also highlights the role of the clergy and the nobility in perpetuating the oppression of the common people. By walking away with the pig, they symbolically abandon their responsibilities towards the people they were meant to serve and protect. "La Romaine Aristocratique" is a powerful visual representation of the political and social upheaval that characterized the French Revolution. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that led to the eventual overthrow of the aristocracy and the establishment of a more equitable society.
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