Rolled Paper Picture – Prise de la Bastille, Circa 1795 from IDHOME
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Rolled Paper Picture – Prise de la Bastille, Circa 1795 from IDHOME
An exceptionally rare late 18th century rolled paper picture depicting the storming of the Bastille.
France circa 1795
A key point in the history of the French revolution, is played out with great drama and astonishing attention to detail. with surprise, horror, celebration and vibrant colours all captured in one scene, this is truly a masterpiece of rolled paper work.
Unframed Width 25 inches (64cm)
Unframed Height 18 inches (46cm)
£POA
Help Please !!!
I am keen to discover a contemporary print or painting of this scene, it is so well composed that it almost certainly derived from one. But as yet, I have found nothing even vaguely similar.
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