In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
An abundance of lanterns and fireworks light the night sky in this Parisian scene. Revelers scramble atop roofs, balconies, bridges, and ships to join in the celebration of a warm Bastille Day, which honors the birth of the French Republic. The French constitution allows its President to pardon crimes on this day, a tradition that continues today.
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David Lucas|John Constable — River Stour
Maxime Lalanne (French, 1827–1886) — Paris in 1867, View fro
Maxime Lalanne (French, 1827–1886) — On the Seine
Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926) — English War Work: Pe
George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier (British, 1834–1896)
Félix Hilaire Buhot (French, 1847–1898) — Westminster Bridge
Charles Meryon (French, 1821–1868) — The Pavillon de Mademoi
David Lucas|John Constable — River Stour
Thomas Girtin (British, 1775–1802) — Selection of Twenty of 
David Lucas|John Constable — River Stour
Thomas Girtin (British, 1775–1802) — A Selection of Twenty o
Edmond Gosselin (French) — Le Pont-au-Change
