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Combat de la Porte Saint-Denis, July 28, 1830
Hippolyte Lecomte
A stirring 1830 historical painting by Hippolyte Lecomte capturing the intense urban struggle at Paris's Porte Saint-Denis.
Assault on the Hôtel de Ville, 28 July 1830
Hippolyte Lecomte
1830 · Medium Not Listed
A dramatic portrayal of the 1830 July Revolution's assault on the Paris City Hall by Hippolyte Lecomte.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Warm beige, Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1830 painting by Hippolyte Lecomte captures the raw intensity of the July Revolution in Paris. It depicts the decisive assault on the Hôtel de Ville on July 28, with revolutionary forces clashing with royal troops amidst thick plumes of musket smoke and urban debris, rendered with the precision of a contemporary witness.
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