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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.

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