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Pilgrims Returning from the Feast Day of the Madonna dell'Arco
Pilgrims Returning from the Feast Day of the Madonna dell'Arco is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Léopold Robert. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1975.27
- Credit line
- Mary E. Hercik Bequest
About this work
Overview
Pilgrims Returning from the Feast Day of the Madonna dell'Arco is a drawing by Léopold Robert, dated to 1827, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a vibrant outdoor scene of common people returning from a religious celebration, emphasizing everyday life over grand narratives, a departure from contemporary artistic norms.
Technique & Style
While specific medium details are not provided, the sketch's focus on capturing a lively, celebratory atmosphere with figures in simple, flowing attire suggests a expressive and observant approach, characteristic of shifting artistic interests towards the mundane.
History & Provenance
Created in 1827 by Léopold Robert, the work's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
This work reflects a broader artistic movement (notably Romanticism) that increasingly valued depictions of ordinary life and emotions over traditional heroic or noble subjects.
Legacy
By portraying everyday people in a moment of communal celebration, the drawing contributes to a legacy of artistic fascination with the common man, influencing subsequent representations of ordinary life in art.
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