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FRANCE: BREAD RIOT, 1793. The mayor of Rouen blocks citizens from entering the Hotel de Ville during a bread riot in 1793. Oil on canvas, c1830, by Louis Leopold Boilly
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FRANCE: BREAD RIOT, 1793. The mayor of Rouen blocks citizens from entering the Hotel de Ville during a bread riot in 1793. Oil on canvas, c1830, by Louis Leopold Boilly
FRANCE: BREAD RIOT, 1793.
The mayor of Rouen blocks citizens from entering the Hotel de Ville during a bread riot in 1793. Oil on canvas, c1830, by Louis Leopold Boilly
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Media ID 6217409
1793 Boilly Bradley Smith Bread Citizen Cockade French Revolution Leopold Louis Mayor Riot Rioter Rouen
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FRANCE: BREAD RIOT, 1793. A powerful depiction of the chaos and desperation that engulfed France during the French Revolution, this oil painting by Louis Leopold Boilly transports us back to a fateful moment in history. In this scene, set against the backdrop of Rouen's Hotel de Ville, we witness a bread riot unfolding before our eyes. The mayor of Rouen stands defiantly at the entrance, blocking citizens from entering the building. The tension is palpable as angry rioters clamor for their basic needs to be met amidst widespread famine and economic turmoil. Their faces etched with anguish and determination reflect the dire circumstances they find themselves in. Boilly's masterful brushwork captures every intricate detail - from the billowing smoke rising above distressed rooftops to the vibrant colors adorning revolutionary cockades worn by some protesters. With meticulous precision, he brings to life an era defined by social unrest and political upheaval. This remarkable artwork serves as a poignant reminder of how hunger can ignite profound societal change. It encapsulates both the resilience and vulnerability of ordinary citizens who dared to challenge authority in pursuit of sustenance and justice. As part of The Granger Collection's Carousel Collection, this print offers viewers a chance to immerse themselves in history while appreciating Boilly's artistic prowess.
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