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1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Print Collection is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This print shows people in old-fashioned clothes at a crowded canal party. Small boats float on the water. Flags and banners hang everywhere. The scene honors Marie de Medici with a water festival in 1638. It’s a rare look at how people celebrated back then. The artist used fine lines to show details. This print lives at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1638 shows a water festival held in honor of Marie de Medici, featuring boats on the water and spectators along the banks and bridges, with a pillared building visible on the left.

Read the full account in the museum source.