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Untitled (Ceremony of Thanksgiving)

Untitled (Ceremony of Thanksgiving), by Louis Pierre Théophile Dubois de Nehaut, 1856
Untitled (Ceremony of Thanksgiving), by Louis Pierre Théophile Dubois de Nehaut, 1856

Untitled (Ceremony of Thanksgiving) is a photography by the Impressionist artist Louis Pierre Théophile Dubois de Nehaut. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled (Ceremony of Thanksgiving) is a photograph created by Louis Pierre Théophile Dubois de Nehaut in 1856, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a large outdoor ceremony with a crowd in formal attire gathered around a stage where officials stand, set against a backdrop of buildings and a canal.

Technique & Style

The photograph employs chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, with attention to detail and the use of light and shadow contributing to a sense of realism.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.