Moody Landscapes
The Fire of Hôtel-Dieu in Paris, 1772
Hubert Robert
A dramatic 18th-century scene capturing the intense glow of a historic fire against the Parisian night sky.
L'incendie de l'Hôtel-Dieu, 1772
Jean-Baptiste-François Génillion
1772 · Oil Paint
A powerful 18th-century depiction of a historic fire in Paris, capturing the glow of flames against the night sky.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This dramatic work by Jean-Baptiste-François Génillion captures the historic fire of the Hôtel-Dieu in 1772. The glowing inferno contrasts sharply with the dark waters of the Seine and the silhouetted towers of Notre-Dame in the background, while figures in small boats in the foreground emphasize the scale and human impact of the disaster.
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