To politiske friheder 1797

"To politiske friheder" (The Political Freedoms) is a 1797 drawing by Carl August Ehrensvärd, a Swedish artist known for his Neoclassical style. The drawing depicts two allegorical scenes. On the left, a chained figure is being led by a winged woman while a crab and anchor lie on the ground, possibly representing the burdens of tyranny. On the right, a powerful figure crowns a kneeling man, symbolizing the granting of political freedoms. The scene is set against a background of classical architecture and stylized foliage, reflecting the artist’s interest in ancient Greek and Roman aesthetics. This drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a compelling example of Ehrensvärd's skill in conveying complex political themes through allegorical imagery.