The Feast of Saint John

Gallery 253, European Art 1850-1900, second floor (Lassin Gallery)

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The Feast of Saint John

c. 1875

Jules-Adolphe-Aimé-Louis Breton (French, 1827–1906)

Since ancient times, peasants have celebrated the longest days of summer with festivities. This dance around a fire marks the feast of Saint John the Baptist on June 24, an important occasion in France.

Gallery 253, European Art 1850-1900, second floor (Lassin Gallery)

Object Details

Title:

The Feast of Saint John

Date:

c. 1875

Artist:

Jules-Adolphe-Aimé-Louis Breton (French, 1827–1906)

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

13 1/2 x 24 1/8 inches (34.3 x 61.3 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

John G. Johnson Collection, 1917

Accession Number:

Cat. 906

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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Gallery 253, European Art 1850-1900, second floor (Lassin Gallery)

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