Question

who was Marianne? how was she portrayed and to what effect ?

Answer 1

Marianne is a national symbol  of the French Republic, personification  of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddesses of Liberty.

Answer 2

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$\color{red}{Marianne}$ was an allegory representing $\color{green}France$ . It underlined the idea of a people's nation. Her characteristics were drawn from those of $\underline{Liberty}$ and $\underline{ the Republic}$ .
$\color{red}{Marianne}$ images were marked on coins and stamps.

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