Le 14 juillet (Bastille Day) by Théophile Steinlen. A bustling evening scene depicts numerous couples dancing and groups of people socializing at tables under strings of lanterns and tricolor flags.

Le 14 juillet (Bastille Day)

Théophile Steinlen

1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A spirited late 19th-century oil painting by Théophile Steinlen capturing the lively atmosphere of a Parisian Bastille Day celebration.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Commercial Space
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1889, this evocative work by Théophile Steinlen vibrates with the festive energy of 'Le 14 juillet.' The painting expertly balances the intimate interactions of figures in the foreground with the swirling collective motion of a neighborhood dance, all illuminated by glowing lanterns and draped in patriotic French flags.