1868
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fire Works on the Night of the Fourth of July is a 1868 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, depicting Crowd, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a night scene with fireworks exploding in the sky. The scene is lively and full of energy. It's interesting that this wood engraving was published in 1868, which was a time when fireworks were a popular way to celebrate special events. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image by looking into the technique: engraving.
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