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Fête commémorative sur la place de la Bastille, 27 juillet 1831
Unknown Artist
An atmospheric and dramatic 19th-century nocturnal scene of a Parisian commemorative festival.
Souvenir de fête à Paris
Jean-Charles Cazin
1881 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and atmospheric 19th-century allegorical scene capturing the spirit of celebration over nighttime Paris.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage
About the piece
Created in 1881 by Jean-Charles Cazin, this masterful oil painting combines classical allegory with atmospheric realism. The figures of 'Science', 'Labor', and 'Virtue' are positioned on a high scaffolding, looking out over a nocturnal Paris illuminated by bursts of fireworks and the soft glow of city lights. The work is characterized by its deep, moody palette and sophisticated use of light, reflecting the Tenebrist influence common in fine 19th-century French art.
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