Define the Female Allegory of France
- Marianne was the female allegory of France who represented the nation.
- It was a popular Christian name.
- Underlined the idea of people's nation.
- Her characteristics were drawn from Liberty and Republic, that is, Red Cap, Tricolor, Cockade.
- Statues of Marianne were erected in public squares to remind the public of national symbol of unity and to persuade people to identify with it.
- Marianne images were marked on coins and stamps.
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