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Banners and flags, in the colours of the French Revolution, are strung between the trees, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. The figures are rendered with simple shapes and bold colours, characteristic of Rousseau's style. The composition is carefully arranged, with a sense of balance and harmony. The scene evokes a sense of communal joy and national pride, reflecting the spirit of the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. 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