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Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut)
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Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut)
712319 Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 121x165 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Feu d Artifice); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 23672926
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1900 Display Exposition Universelle Fin De Siecle Fireworks Les Nabis Monochrome Nabis Printmaking Spectacle Spectacular Stylised Worlds Fair
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This black and white woodcut print, titled "Fireworks (Scene from the April 1900 Worlds Fair in Paris), 1901" takes us back to a mesmerizing moment in history. Created by Felix Edouard Vallotton, a Swiss artist known for his association with the Les Nabis movement, this artwork measures an impressive 121x165 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The scene depicted here transports us to the grandeur of the fin de siècle era at the World's Fair in Paris. As we gaze upon it, we are immediately immersed in a crowd eagerly awaiting an extraordinary display of fireworks. The artist's stylized approach captures both the excitement and anticipation that filled the air on that memorable night. Vallotton skillfully uses monochrome tones to enhance the dramatic effect of this spectacle. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to each figure within the bustling crowd. We can almost hear their murmurs of awe as they witness bursts of colorful explosions illuminating the night sky. This woodcut print not only offers us a glimpse into one specific event but also serves as a testament to human fascination with entertainment throughout history. It reminds us how moments like these have always brought people together, transcending time and place. As we admire this remarkable piece, let us appreciate its ability to transport us back over a century ago when Paris was alive with wonder during one of its most celebrated events – Exposition Universelle 1900.
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