The artwork, titled “In 1816,” was created by Edmund Blair Leighton in 1895 in the United Kingdom. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a lively scene filled with intricate details that convey a moment of enthusiasm and jubilation. The scene portrays a group of people on a balcony, engaged in waving and possibly cheering, as they look down upon what appears to be a procession or parade of soldiers on horseback in the streets below. The figures on the balcony, dressed in 19th-century attire, include women and children, indicating a moment of public celebration or significant historical event. The background shows an urban setting with buildings adorned with festive flags, contributing to the overall joyous atmosphere. The level of detail and the composition of the scene effectively evoke a historical narrative, characteristic of Leighton’s style.
