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The Festival of 14 July, Illumination of the Place of the Republic (after H. Scott)

1880

Auguste Louis Lepère

(French, 1849–1918)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
wood engraving
Support
Newsprint
Measurements
Sheet: 36.8 x 51.7 cm (14 1/2 x 20 3/8 in.); Image: 31.4 x 45.3 cm (12 3/8 x 17 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John Bonebrake 2007.250
Catalogue raisonné
Lotz-Brissonneau p. 271
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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Description

An abundance of lanterns and fireworks light the night sky in this Parisian scene. Revelers scramble atop roofs, balconies, bridges, and ships to join in the celebration of a warm Bastille Day, which honors the birth of the French Republic. The French constitution allows its President to pardon crimes on this day, a tradition that continues today.
A horizontally oriented engraving in black ink depicts a river celebration at night. On the right, figures stand on a curved stone balcony. Below, the water teems with small boats, each carrying points of light. An arched bridge spans the center, leading to a silhouetted cityscape. Dense cross-hatching forms a dark sky punctuated by scribbled white bursts of fireworks, while fine horizontal lines create a shimmering effect on the water.

The Festival of 14 July, Illumination of the Place of the Republic (after H. Scott)

1880

Auguste Louis Lepère

(French, 1849–1918)
France, 19th century

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