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Tournament at the Fête de Diane
  • Tournament at the Fête de Diane

    TitleTournament at the Fête de Diane
  • Technique/ MaterialOil on canvas
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h x b) 146 x 260 cm
    Frame: (h x b x dj) 187 x 247 x 11 cm
    Ram [med krön]: (h x b x dj
  • DatingMade 1778
  • Artist/Maker Artist: Pehr Hilleström d.ä., Swedish, born 1732, dead 1816-08-13
  • CategoryPaintings, Paintings
  • Classificationpainting
  • Inventory No.NMDrh 545
  • AcquisitionTransferred 1866 Drottningholm Palace
  • Description
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    The theatrical and musical performance the Fête de Diane was a celebration of Queen Sofia Magdalena in August 1778. Temporary staging had been built up at what is now the hill Floras Kulle at Drottningholm with spectator stands, an arena and painted scenery depicting Diana’s temple. The festivities concluded with a grand illumination and banquet in the background bosquet, known as Stjärnan, the star.