The Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille was painted by Jean-Pierre Houel, a French Artist, on July 14, 1789. This picture is rated as one of the most famous paintings inspired by the French revolution.
This painting depicts the castle where the French Kings used to lock up the guilty party. The majority of them were political rebels who wanted to overthrow the government or the king.
Dark and light colors are mixed to create the hues used in the painting of the Storming of the Bastille. Due to the utilization of contrast and the ideal color balancing, the Bastille Day images can be viewed clearly.
By including the smoke and the effect of destruction, Jean-Pierre aimed to make the painting appear more realistic. Watercolors are used to accurately depict the painting's visibility. With the masterful use of light and shadow, the artist skillfully guides the viewer through the composition. By placing the dead and dying in the foreground, he highlights the ferocity and bloodshed of this early revolutionary event.
