11 juin 1830 - 108. Liberty Leading the People

Description:

Form:
-romanticism
-seems as though it is overpowered by chaos but filled with subtle order
-oil on canvas
Content:
-people of both the working class and middle class join in the fight against the government
-lady carrying the French flag meant to serve as an allegory, in this case a moral or political idea of Liberty (looking back to make sure people are following, represents an idea)
-background: Notre Dame
Function:
-allow us to believe anyone can be a revolutionary
Context:
-artist: Eugen Delacroix
-1830 CE