"Le Champ d'Asile" from The Songs of Béranger 1829

"Le Champ d'Asile" (1829) by Alfred Johannot is a lithograph depicting a scene from the life of Pierre-Jean de Béranger, a celebrated French poet and songwriter. The central image shows Béranger, dressed in a simple white shirt, surrounded by a group of people in a rural setting. An eagle, symbolizing freedom, soars above the scene. The artwork is framed by an elaborate border filled with allegorical symbols representing Béranger's life and work. The lithograph was created as an illustration for a collection of Béranger's songs, showcasing Johannot's skill in depicting historical scenes.