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Fête de la Concorde, 21 May 1848
Jean-Jacques Champin
A detailed 19th-century depiction of a festive procession at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Fête de la Constitution sur la Place de la Concorde
Unknown Artist
1848 · Medium Not Listed
A dramatic 1848 depiction of the Festival of the Constitution in Paris, featuring illuminated pavilions and a panoramic view of the Seine.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
This mid-19th-century painting captures the vibrant energy of the Festival of the Constitution on November 12, 1848, at the Place de la Concorde. The anonymous artist masterfully balances the detailed architecture of Paris with the atmospheric smoke of celebratory fires and the rhythmic placement of tricolor flags, creating a powerful sense of historical moment and civic grandeur.
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