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Mounted Print : 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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the turbulent history of France with our stunning mounted photo of Louis Leopold Boilly's painting, "Bread Riot, 1793." Witness the intense moment as the mayor of Rouen attempts to keep citizens at bay during a chaotic bread riot. This beautifully detailed oil on canvas artwork, created around 1830, transports you back in time to the heart of the French Revolution. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire historical curiosity. Order now from Media Storehouse's range of mounted photos and bring a piece of history into your space.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.9cm x 15.2cm (7.8" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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