The image shows an architectural structure from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The focus is on a large building with intricate archways and towers. Flowing fountains and sculpted horse statues are visible below the building. The illustration features detailed strokes, resembling an engraving or etching, emphasizing architectural and decorative details. The color scheme is mainly monochrome, with shades of grey and black highlighting scattered lights against the night sky. A dense crowd gathers near us, while trees and additional architectural elements can be seen in the distance against a cloudy sky.
Read the visual description

The image shows an architectural structure from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The focus is on a large building with intricate archways and towers. Flowing fountains and sculpted horse statues are visible below the building. The illustration features detailed strokes, resembling an engraving or etching, emphasizing architectural and decorative details. The color scheme is mainly monochrome, with shades of grey and black highlighting scattered lights against the night sky. A dense crowd gathers near us, while trees and additional architectural elements can be seen in the distance against a cloudy sky.

National Gallery of Art · Print

14 Juillet. Illumination du Palais du Trocadéro

Auguste Lepère

Date
1883
Medium
wood engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
2007.12.22
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 767)

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • architecture
  • Landscape
  • Flag
  • Building
  • Figures
Provenance

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

NGA object ID 138627. 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.