Artwork
Attentat de Fieschi. Revue de la Garde nationale, 28 juillet 1835
Attentat de Fieschi. Revue de la Garde nationale, 28 juillet 1835 is an oil painting by Eugène Lami. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles. Attentat de Fieschi.
About this work
In the foreground, a group of people are engaged in a lively discussion, while others appear to be watching a performance or event.
This painting depicts a large crowd of people gathered in a city square. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with trees scattered throughout the square. The crowd is dressed in attire from the mid-19th century, with men wearing top hats and women in long dresses.
In the foreground, a group of people are engaged in a lively discussion, while others appear to be watching a performance or event. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene.
The painting's level of detail and realism suggests that it may have been created using techniques such as chiaroscuro or glazing. To learn more about the artist's use of these techniques, you might want to explore the work of Eugène Lami.
Overview
Attentat de Fieschi. Revue de la Garde nationale, 28 juillet 1835 is an 1845 oil painting by Eugène Lami, capturing a pivotal moment in French history. The work depicts a military review in the aftermath of an assassination attempt, reflecting the era's political turmoil.
Subject & Meaning
The painting commemorates a specific event: a review of the Garde nationale following the attempted assassination of King Louis-Philippe by Giuseppe Fieschi on July 28, 1835. The scene conveys a sense of resilience and normalcy amidst instability.
Technique & Style
Lami employed detailed realism and dynamic composition to evoke energy and movement. Techniques possibly including chiaroscuro and glazing contribute to the painting's vividness, characteristic of Lami's versatile artistic approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1845, a decade after the event, the painting reflects Lami's practice of documenting significant Parisian scenes. His broader oeuvre included fashionable Parisian life and literary illustrations.
Context
The work is set against the backdrop of the July Monarchy's political instability. It captures the intersection of public life, military presence, and everyday citizens in mid-19th-century Paris.
Legacy
As part of Lami's historical genre paintings, *Attentat de Fieschi* contributes to the visual record of 19th-century French history, showcasing Lami's role in capturing the era's social and political landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugène Louis Lami (12 January 1800 – 19 December 1890) was a French painter and lithographer.
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