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The Saint-Jacques Tower Retaken by the Versailles Troops
Gustave Boulanger
A dramatic 19th-century portrayal of the Paris Commune's 'Bloody Week' featuring the iconic Saint-Jacques Tower.
L'Hôtel de Ville incendié, assailli par les troupes de Versailles
Gustave Boulanger
1871 · Medium Not Listed
A dramatic 19th-century painting depicting the assault and burning of the Paris City Hall during the 1871 Commune.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
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- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Olive green, Warm beige, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1871 by Gustave Boulanger, this work captures a pivotal moment of the Paris Commune: the burning of the Hôtel de Ville. The composition balances the gritty realism of the soldiers in the foreground with the atmospheric, almost ethereal clouds of smoke and fire consuming the architectural landmark in the distance.
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