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L'Hôtel de Ville incendié, assailli par les troupes de Versailles
Gustave Boulanger
A dramatic 19th-century painting depicting the assault and burning of the Paris City Hall during the 1871 Commune.
The Saint-Jacques Tower Retaken by the Versailles Troops
Gustave Boulanger
1871 · Medium Not Listed
A dramatic 19th-century portrayal of the Paris Commune's 'Bloody Week' featuring the iconic Saint-Jacques Tower.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in walnut and cognac tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1871 by Gustave Boulanger, this work captures a pivotal moment during the 'Bloody Week' of the Paris Commune. The scene depicts Versailles troops advancing through thick smoke toward the Saint-Jacques Tower, rendered with a masterfully atmospheric and dramatic touch that emphasizes the scale and chaos of the historic conflict.
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