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The Bastille in the Early Days of Its Demolition
Hubert Robert
A dramatic 18th-century landscape capturing the monumental scale and historic demolition of the Bastille fortress.
The Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789
Jean-Baptiste Lallemand
1789 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 18th-century scene capturing the historic storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Olive green, Soft white, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1789, this historic work by Jean-Baptiste Lallemand captures the intensity of the storming of the Bastille. The composition features the looming stone towers of the fortress set against a smoky, atmospheric sky, while the foreground is alive with the movement of revolutionary figures and heavy artillery, marking a defining moment in European history.
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