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14 Juillet. Illumination du Palais du Trocadéro

Auguste Lepère

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an architectural structure from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The focus is on a large building with intricate archways and towers. Flowing fountains and sculpted horse statues are visible below the building. The illustration features detailed strokes, resembling an engraving or etching, emphasizing architectural and decorative details. The color scheme is mainly monochrome, with shades of grey and black highlighting scattered lights against the night sky. A dense crowd gathers near us, while trees and additional architectural elements can be seen in the distance against a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1883
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
5248 × 3655 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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