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The Festival of 14 July, Illumination of the Place of the Republic (after H. Scott)
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The Festival of 14 July, Illumination of the Place of the Republic (after H. Scott)

Auguste Louis Lepère (French, 1849–1918), artist · 1880 · wood engraving

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An abundance of lanterns and fireworks light the night sky in this Parisian scene. Revelers scramble atop roofs, balconies, bridges, and ships to join in the celebration of a warm Bastille Day, which honors the birth of the French Republic. The French constitution allows its President to pardon crimes on this day, a tradition that continues today.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineThe Festival of 14 July, Illumination of the Place of the Republic (after H. Scott), 1880. Auguste Louis Lepère (French, 1849–1918). Wood engraving; sheet: 36.8 x 51.7 cm (14 1/2 x 20 3/8 in.); image: 31.4 x 45.3 cm (12 3/8 x 17 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John Bonebrake, 2007.250
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