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The Storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789

Charles Thévenin

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a chaotic scene depicting a historical event. A large group of people, some wearing 18th-century clothing and some barefoot, are in aggressive and dynamic poses. Some are armed with swords and guns. A man on the right holds a flag. Several bodies lie on the ground. Smoke rises on the left. Buildings, trees, and a cloudy sky are in the background. The style is detailed and expressive, with intense action and emotion.

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900 × 650 px
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