Combat devant l'Hôtel de Ville le 28 juillet 1830 by Jean Victor Schnetz. A stirring historical scene depicting French revolutionaries in combat before the Hôtel de Ville, centered around a man triumphantly raising the Tricolore flag.

Combat devant l'Hôtel de Ville le 28 juillet 1830

Jean Victor Schnetz

1833 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful portrayal of the July Revolution of 1830, capturing the intense struggle and heroic spirit of the Parisian uprising.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Commissioned in 1833, Jean Victor Schnetz's dramatic canvas captures the fervor of the French Revolution of 1830. The composition focuses on a central group of revolutionaries amidst the smoke and chaos of battle in front of the Hôtel de Ville, anchored by the iconic Tricolore flag. This work is an exceptional example of Romantic-era history painting, balancing academic precision with raw emotional power.

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