Allegorie 1845 - 1901

François-Nicolas Chifflart's 1845-1901 etching "Allegorie" depicts a seated woman in a classical pose, seemingly unconcerned by the group of figures surrounding her. The central figure is adorned with jewelry and a crown, while the surrounding figures appear distorted and chaotic, emphasizing the woman's isolation and power. This piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies the Romantic artistic movement's fascination with the human condition and its exploration of themes like isolation and power.