the dream frida kahlo 3A dense crowd fills Boulevard Montmartre on Shrove Tuesday. Spectators crowd the pavements, while a parade crosses the street in the centre of the composition. Horsemen, followed by colourful groups in costume, advance in formation. Buildings with light coloured faades frame the scene on either side, and leafless trees offer glimpses of the buildings beyond. Camille Pissarro captures the excitement of a carnival day in late 19th century Paris. The