Who painted Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet?

Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet was painted by Auguste Raffet in 1830.

Where can I see Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet?

Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet?

Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet

Auguste Raffet , 1830

Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Auguste Raffet. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in image: Raffet; lower left in stone: G. lit. de Gihaut frères éditeurs; lower righ in stone: Boulevard des Italiens No 5; lower center in plate: Les Munitionnaires du 28 Juillet. / Le Général vous envoye des balles de zing pour les Cuirassiers. / (1830.); by later hand, lower left in graphite: 349 1st tirage

About this work

Overview

Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet is a lithograph on wove paper created by French artist Auguste Denis Raffet around 1830. The black-and-white print captures a chaotic street scene, conveying a sense of dynamic energy and tension through quick, sketchy lines.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a crowded street moment with a mix of individuals, including a prominent figure holding a gun, surrounded by onlookers, children, and a fallen horse. While the title suggests a connection to a protest or uprising (likely referencing the July Revolution of 1830), the primary focus is on capturing the intense, disorderly atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Raffet utilized lithography to produce the work, characterized by expressive, rapid lines that effectively convey movement and tension. This technique aligns with Raffet's training under Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, though here applied to a contemporary rather than his usual Empire period retrospective themes.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1830 by Auguste Denis Raffet, a French illustrator and lithographer. Trained under Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, Raffet typically focused on Empire period subjects, making this work somewhat atypical in its contemporary setting.

Context

The work is likely tied to the July Revolution of 1830, given its title and date. It reflects the tumultuous nature of this period in French history, capturing a moment of public upheaval.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of Les Munitionaires du 28 Juillet are not provided, the work contributes to the broader body of historical lithographic prints documenting significant social and political events of 19th-century France.

Album of 1831: Freedom or death!, Auguste Raffet

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Artist

Auguste Raffet

Denis Auguste Marie Raffet (2 March 1804 – 16 February 1860) was a French illustrator and lithographer. He was a student of Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, and was a retrospective painter of the Empire.