Liberty Leading the People
The artist
Eugene Delacroix, a French Romantic painter who loved bold colors and exciting, dramatic action.
What you see
A brave woman holding a flag leads a hopeful crowd forward, standing for the idea of freedom for everyone.
The story
Painted in 1830, it celebrates a moment when the people of France came together to ask for fairness and freedom.
The style
Delacroix used strong reds, whites, and blues and lots of movement to make the scene feel full of courage and hope.
Look closer
The woman is called Liberty, and she is a symbol, like a friendly hero who reminds people to stand up for what is right.
Where to see it
You can see it at the Louvre Museum in Paris, hanging in a grand hall full of important French paintings.
Fun fact
This painting is so loved in France that it has appeared on stamps and old money as a proud national symbol.