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Auguste Louis Lepère

The Festival of 14 July, Illumination of the Place of the Republic (after H. Scott)

1880
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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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