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Distribution of the American Art-Union Prizes

Francis D'Avignon

1848

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Distribution of the American Art-Union Prizes is a 1848 ink by Francis D'Avignon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Francis D'Avignon
When & what style?: 1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a large, crowded room with a high, domed ceiling and tall columns. The room is filled with people, some standing and others seated, all facing a central area where a few individuals are standing on a raised platform. The atmosphere appears to be one of excitement and anticipation. In the center of the room, a group of people are gathered around a table, with one person holding a large box or chest. The room is brightly lit, with light coming from the windows and from the central area where the people are gathered. The painting captures a moment of great excitement and anticipation, as the people in the room wait to see what will happen next. To learn more about the artist who created this scene, look up D'Avignon, Francis.