oil paint
The Card Sharp on the Boulevard
Louis-Léopold Boilly
A lively and detailed genre painting by Louis-Léopold Boilly capturing the energy of a Parisian street scene.
La Parade de Bobèche et Galimafré, boulevard du Temple
Jean Roller
1820 · Medium Not Listed
A lively historical Parisian genre scene capturing the energy of a theatrical street parade.
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Where it works
A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with rich warm-brown color — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted by Jean Roller around 1820, this evocative work captures 'La Parade de Bobèche et Galimafré' on Paris's Boulevard du Temple. The composition masterfully depicts a diverse urban crowd—including soldiers, families, and street dogs—transfixed by a performance on a balcony. The architectural details and warm, atmospheric light provide a rich window into the street life of early 19th-century France.
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