Attack on the Town Hall, July 28, 1830

Mozin employs pronounced chiaroscuro, juxtaposing deep shadows with illuminated areas to heighten the drama of the scene. The contrast draws the eye to the central group of wounded individuals while emphasizing the smoky, turbulent atmosphere of the street.

Painted a year after the incident, the piece entered the royal collection and is now displayed at Versailles. Its early acquisition reflects contemporary interest in documenting the political unrest of the July Revolution period.

The assault on the town hall forms part of the broader upheavals of the 1830 French Revolution, when citizens rose against the Bourbon monarchy. Mozin’s work serves as a visual record of the street‑level violence that accompanied the push for political change.