This is a drawing of a procession and a monumental statue. The image shows a scene of a public celebration or event around a grand stone statue with a figure holding a torch. The area is filled with a large crowd of people carrying lamps or lanterns. The monument has classical architectural details and decorative elements, including plaques and inscriptions reading 'GLOIRE A LA FRANCE.' Flags are held by the crowd, along with columns adorned with stars and circular motifs. The sky is darkened with stylized clouds, and there are strands of light symbolizing illumination or fireworks.
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This is a drawing of a procession and a monumental statue. The image shows a scene of a public celebration or event around a grand stone statue with a figure holding a torch. The area is filled with a large crowd of people carrying lamps or lanterns. The monument has classical architectural details and decorative elements, including plaques and inscriptions reading 'GLOIRE A LA FRANCE.' Flags are held by the crowd, along with columns adorned with stars and circular motifs. The sky is darkened with stylized clouds, and there are strands of light symbolizing illumination or fireworks.

National Gallery of Art · Print

14 Juillet. Illumination de la Place de la République

Auguste Lepère after Henri Louis Scott

Date
1883
Medium
wood engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
2007.12.21
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Les Bois du Monde illustré, Volume XX (plate 766)

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Flag
  • Costume
  • Statue
  • Sky
  • Figures
Provenance

(Frederick Mulder, London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

NGA object ID 138626. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.