Marianne

Marianne is the allegorical figure of the French Republic, symbolizing liberty and reason. Depicted as a woman wearing a Phrygian cap (the cap of liberty), she embodies republican values. Her bust is present in every town hall in France, and her face appears on postage stamps and coins. The name "Marianne" was chosen because it was very common among the people in the 18th century, thus symbolizing the French people. Several public figures have served as models for the official busts of Marianne over the decades.