Fourth of July in Centre Square, Philadelphia by Pavel Petrovich Svinin

Fourth of July in Centre Square, Philadelphia 1811 - 1816

black and white photography

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child

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monochrome photography

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digital portrait

"Fourth of July in Centre Square, Philadelphia" is a watercolor painting by Russian artist Pavel Petrovich Svinin, depicting a bustling scene of people celebrating Independence Day in Philadelphia. Created between 1811 and 1816, the artwork captures the vibrancy of the event through detailed brushstrokes and a soft, muted color palette. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The painting offers a glimpse into 19th-century American life and the significance of Independence Day in the early years of the United States.