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The vintage festival, by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, oil, 1871

The vintage festival

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

1871

oil

panel

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

The vintage festival is a 1871 oil by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

In this painting, a woman stands at the center, wearing a white tunic and a green wreath on her head. She holds a torch in her right hand, and her left arm is relaxed by her side. The background is filled with people, some of whom are playing musical instruments. The atmosphere appears to be one of celebration, with garlands of greenery hanging from the ceiling. A large pot sits in front of the woman, adorned with ivy leaves. The room is decorated with various objects, including a statue of a man and a picture on the wall. The overall mood of the painting is lively and festive. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

About the artist

Portrait of Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Artist

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema ( AL-mə TAD-ay-mə; born Lourens Alma Tadema, Dutch: ; 8 January 1836 – 25 June 1912) was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873.

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