14 Juillet. Illumination de la Place de la République
1883
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1883
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a giant crowd gathered at night around a tall monument. The monument has a towering statue of a woman holding a torch high. Flags and lanterns light up the scene, and people wave them as they celebrate. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, but the monument glows brightly. Notice the tiny details in the crowd—some people hold signs, others carry lanterns, and a few musicians play instruments. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, especially in the monument’s carvings. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one used woodblocks to print images.
