Fête donnée à Tivoli en faveur des pensionnaires de l'ancienne liste civile le 3 Juin 1840
1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1840
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a crowded party inside a grand tent. People in fancy 1840s clothes dance and talk, while musicians play on the sides. The ceiling has big beams and hanging lights, and the walls are draped with heavy fabric. Outside the tent, a small village scene is sketched at the bottom. The text at the bottom names it a charity event for retired civil servants in 1840. The artist signed it "Platier Fils," meaning he was likely the son of another artist. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this drawing in person.
