Louis Albert Guislain Bacler d'Albe
1850
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Bombardement de Vienne, 11 mai 1809 is a 1850 oil by Louis Albert Guislain Bacler d'Albe, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting depicts a nighttime scene of a cityscape with a large fire burning in the distance. The sky is filled with smoke and flames, and people are gathered in the foreground, some of whom appear to be fighting the fire. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the fire and the people. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the center of the painting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark.
Louis Albert Guislain, Baron Bacler d’Albe (French pronunciation: ; October 21, 1761 – September 12, 1824) was a French artist, as well as the map-maker and closest strategic advisor of Napoleon from 1796 until 1814.
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