oil paint
Canadians Passing Wellington Arch
Alfred Bastien
A spirited impressionist scene capturing the celebratory atmosphere at London's Wellington Arch in 1919.
Canadians Passing in Front of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Alfred Bastien
1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A monumental Impressionist-style painting depicting a celebratory military parade passing the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Alfred Bastien in 1918, this vibrant oil work captures the historic moment of Canadian troops parading through Paris at the end of World War I. The composition centers on the massive architectural form of the Arc de Triomphe, surrounded by a dense, celebratory crowd and marching soldiers, rendered with energetic, impressionistic brushstrokes that convey the movement and atmosphere of the day.
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