1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A high-drama nineteenth-century history painting depicting the defiant destruction of a tyrant's statue by a jubilant crowd in Antwerp.
$169
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6 frame sizes
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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
About the piece
Painted in 1888 by Charles Verlat, this monumental oil on canvas captures the historical moment in 1577 when the statue of the Duke of Alva was destroyed. The composition is a tour de force of narrative energy, showcasing a diverse array of figures pulling against the weight of the bronze monument against a backdrop of historic Flemish architecture.
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1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A high-drama nineteenth-century history painting depicting the defiant destruction of a tyrant's statue by a jubilant crowd in Antwerp.
$169
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
