The Cyder Feast: A Vision of Joy and Thanksgiving
1829
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Edward Calvert
Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Cyder Feast: A Vision of Joy and Thanksgiving is a 1829 by Edward Calvert, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a lively outdoor scene with people dancing and playing music. Trees and bushes fill the background, while a few sheep graze in the foreground. One person is holding a jug, and others are clapping or raising their hands. The style is simple but full of movement, with lots of black lines and white space. The artist packed in small details—like the tiny figures in the distance and the wild, tangled plants—to make the scene feel busy and alive. It’s not a quiet moment; everyone looks happy and busy. If you like this energy, look up Romanticism next—it’s the art movement that loved big emotions and nature.
Edward Calvert (1799–1883) was an artist, born in Appledore.
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