Attack on the Town Hall, July 28, 1830
1831
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
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Artist
Charles Louis Mozin
Charles Louis Mozin (1806–1862) was an artist, born in Paris.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Dominant colour
Attack on the Town Hall, July 28, 1830 is a 1831 oil by Charles Louis Mozin, held at Palace of Versailles.
The painting depicts a chaotic scene of a town hall under attack. People are scattered around the square, some lying on the ground, while others are running or standing in various poses. The building itself appears damaged, with debris scattered around it. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near the building, some of whom appear to be injured or dead. The atmosphere is one of chaos and confusion, with people running in different directions. The painting is a vivid depiction of a moment in time, capturing the intensity and emotion of the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, explore the works of Charles Louis Mozin.
Charles Louis Mozin (1806–1862) was an artist, born in Paris.
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