Prise de la Bastille, le 14 Juillet 1789

Charles Thévenin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene. The illustration shows a tumultuous scene with a group of individuals engaged in combat in front of a large building. Dense clouds of smoke rise upward, indicating gunfire or cannon discharge. In the middle distance, another group appears to be advancing with raised weapons. The background includes towering structures partially obscured by smoke, and foliage suggesting a tree line or garden. The composition conveys movement and urgency as figures react to the events around them.