The Celebration in East Bergholt of the Peace of 1814 Concluded in Paris between France and the Allied Powers
johnconstable
painting, plein-air, oil-paint
painting
plein-air
oil-paint
landscape
oil painting
romanticism
history-painting
mixed media
"The Celebration in East Bergholt of the Peace of 1814 Concluded in Paris between France and the Allied Powers" is a painting by English Romantic artist John Constable. It depicts a lively scene of celebration in Constable's hometown of East Bergholt, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Constable, renowned for his landscapes, captured the joyous atmosphere with loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, highlighting the celebratory flags, the dense crowd, and the lush greenery of the countryside. The painting is considered a testament to Constable's ability to portray both the grandeur of historical events and the intimate details of everyday life.
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