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ITS A WOMANS WORLD
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ITS A WOMANS WORLD
A feminist view of our planet - The World, surrounded by Emblematical Females. Date: circa 1800
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1800 Allegorical Allegory Continents Earth Females Feminist Figures Personifications Phenomena Planet Planets Space Surrounded Womans
Its a Woman's World - A Feminist View of Our Planet - The World, Surrounded by Emblematical Females (circa 1800)
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is an intriguing and thought-provoking allegorical print that challenges traditional perspectives of power and dominion over nature. This image presents the Earth as a woman, surrounded by personifications of the continents and various natural phenomena, all depicted as emblematical females. The central figure is the Earth, depicted as a regal woman, crowned with a laurel wreath and holding a scepter adorned with the globe. Her flowing robes represent the diverse landscapes and ecosystems of the planet. The continents, personified as women, are arranged around her, each with distinctive attributes representing their unique characteristics. Europe is shown as a queen in a crown, Africa as a mother with children, Asia as an exotic beauty, and America as a native woman with cornucopia. The natural phenomena are also depicted as allegorical females. For instance, the Sun is shown as a radiant goddess, while the Moon is a nurturing mother. The Ocean is a powerful mermaid, and the Winds are depicted as playful sirens. These figures emphasize the interconnectedness of all elements of nature and the feminine energy that sustains the world. This print, created circa 1800, offers a feminist perspective on the natural world and challenges the patriarchal notion that men have dominion over nature. It is a powerful reminder that women have long been connected to the land, the elements, and the natural world, and that their role in its preservation and protection is essential. The print serves as a call to recognize and celebrate the feminine energy that sustains our planet and to work towards a more balanced and inclusive understanding of power and dominion.
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