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Fete at the Chateau de Versailles in 1837

Lami

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Fete at the Chateau de Versailles in 1837 is a 1850 watercolor by Lami, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Lami
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a grand indoor party at a fancy palace. A wide staircase leads up to a crowded balcony, where people in old-fashioned clothes stand and chat. Below, more guests mingle near a chandelier, dressed in bright colors like red, blue, and green. The walls are decorated with gold trim, and the floor has a polished marble pattern. The artist paid close attention to the details of the clothing and the lighting, making the scene feel lively. The mix of people on the stairs and balcony gives a sense of how big the event was. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.