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Souvenir de fête à Paris, c.1881. Creator: Jean-Charles Cazin
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Souvenir de fête à Paris, c.1881. Creator: Jean-Charles Cazin
Souvenir de fete a Paris, c.1881. Festival in Paris. Allegorical figures on top of a building in course of construction. Labour hands an olive branch to Virtue as Science looks on
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Souvenir de fête à Paris,
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a captivating oil painting by Jean-Charles Cazin, transports us back to the 19th century as we gaze upon this allegorical masterpiece. The painting, created around 1881, depicts a cultural event taking place in Paris, with a festival in full swing below. The time of day is night, as darkness blankets the city, yet the scene is illuminated by the brilliant display of fireworks, their vibrant colors bursting against the inky backdrop. Atop a building under construction, three allegorical figures gracefully stand amidst the scaffolding and lanterns. Virtue, represented as a woman in flowing robes, extends an olive branch towards Labour, symbolizing peace and harmony in the face of hard work and perseverance. Science, depicted as a goddess with a radiant aura, looks on approvingly, acknowledging the importance of both labor and virtue in the progress of civilization. The painting, titled "Souvenir de fête à Paris," is a testament to the artistic prowess of Jean-Charles Cazin and the cultural heritage of France. This allegorical work, now a cherished piece in the collection of the Petit Palais Museum in Paris, continues to inspire and intrigue viewers with its timeless message of unity, progress, and the power of human endeavor. The intricate details of the painting, from the delicate folds of the figures' robes to the intricate patterns of the fireworks, invite us to explore the depths of this work and appreciate the beauty of the allegorical tradition.
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