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Assault on a Cemetery by Regular Troops, May 1871
Gustave Boulanger
1871 · Medium Not Listed
A dramatic 19th-century historical painting by Gustave Boulanger capturing the intensity of a military assault amidst a battle-worn cemetery.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1871, this work by Gustave Boulanger illustrates a pivotal moment during the Paris Commune where regular troops assault a cemetery. The painting captures the chaotic energy of the conflict with masterful attention to the soldiers' uniforms, the looming smoke of artillery, and the stark contrast of gravestones against the dynamic movement of the charging men.
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