Home > Arts > Art Movements > Landscapes
Fireworks on the occasion of the birth of the Duke of Normandy, c1782. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Fireworks on the occasion of the birth of the Duke of Normandy, c1782. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Fireworks on the occasion of the birth of the Duke of Normandy, c1782
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36222919
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
8th Arrondissement Birth Bourbon Louis De Canvasmaterial Capet Louis Carnavalet Museum Celebration Celebrations Demachy Pierre Antoine Duke Duke Of Normandy Embassy Firework Firework Display Fireworks Hotel King Louis Xvi Louis Auguste Louis Capet Louis Xvi King Of France Louis Xvi Of France Paris Ile De France France Parisian Pierre Antoine Demachy Place De La Concorde Place De La Revolution Show Spectator Spectators Square
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Landscapes
> Arts
> Artists
> D
> Pierre Antoine Demachy
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Landscape art
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Landscape paintings
> Arts
> Portraits
> Landscape paintings
> Fine art gallery
> Arts
> Portraits
> Landscape paintings
> Oil paintings
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Landscape paintings
> Fine art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Landscape paintings
> Oil paintings
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Museums
> Musee Carnavalet
EDITORS COMMENTS
Fireworks on the Occasion of the Birth of the Duke of Normandy" is a stunning 18th-century painting by Pierre-Antoine Demachy, capturing the grandeur and excitement of a historic moment in French royal history. The scene unfolds in the heart of Paris, specifically the 8th arrondissement on the Ile de France, Europe. The backdrop is the elegant Hotel de Crillon, where the celebration is taking place. The painting commemorates the birth of Louis Joseph Xavier François, Duke of Normandy, the eldest son of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The painting is a vibrant canvas of color and celebration, filled with a sense of joy and anticipation. The crowd, a mix of men and women, is gathered in the square in front of the hotel, eagerly awaiting the spectacle of the firework display. The embassy buildings in the background add to the sense of grandeur and importance of the occasion. The central focus of the painting is the magnificent firework display, bursting with a riot of colors and shapes against the night sky. The artist, Demachy, has skillfully captured the moment of release, with the fireworks just beginning to explode in a shower of sparks and light. The painting is a testament to the rich heritage and history of France during the Bourbon-Capet dynasty. The Duke of Normandy would go on to play a significant role in French history, eventually becoming King Louis XVIII after the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution. This painting, now housed in the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, is a reminder of the grand celebrations and traditions of the past, and a window into the world of the French monarchy during the 18th century.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
