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A framed historical print depicts a grand public ceremony titled "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙΣ ΕΝ ΑΘΗΝΑΙΣ / ΗΜΕΡΑ ΤΗΣ ΑΦΙΞΕΩΣ ΤΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΟΘΩΝΟΣ" (Greek Celebration in Athens / Day of the Arrival of King Otto), indicating the event is the arrival of King Otto in Athens. The scene is set in front of a monumental neoclassical building featuring prominent columns, suggesting a significant public square or thoroughfare. Numerous figures populate the artwork, many dressed in elaborate 19th-century military uniforms, including cavalry on horseback and foot soldiers. A central figure, presumably King Otto, is shown on a rearing white horse, surrounded by his entourage. Flags and banners are visible amongst the large crowd that extends into the background. In the immediate foreground, a uniformed figure stands with his back to the viewer, holding a sword or cane. The sky appears dark, possibly indicating evening or a dramatic atmosphere. The print is housed within a dark wooden frame and protected by glass, which shows noticeable reflections of light sources, particularly on the right side, obscuring some details. The artwork is bordered by a double mat, with the inner mat featuring a decorative dashed-line pattern.
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