Fête Venitienne

Fête Venitienne

Auguste Lepère

1889

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a crowded nighttime scene with boats, people, and lanterns. The water is full of small round lights, and a big star shines in the sky. Buildings line the shore, and the whole scene glows with a soft, fuzzy light. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement and energy. It looks like a busy celebration, maybe a festival. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style captures light and life.

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