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StatsState of the Hôtel de Ville of Paris after the fire suffered during the revolts of the Comuna
This devastating image shows the state in which Paris Town Hall was left after the Paris Commune riots (1870-71), immortalized by the official photographer of the city, Charles Marville, who was assigned to carry out this difficult task. His work can be considered among the first ones of the urban documentary photography of this city.
charles-françois bossu (1813 – 1879)
Explore Charles-François Bossu's (Charles Marville) stunning Parisian photographs from the 19th century. Capture urban life & Haussmann era architecture.
Museo Cerralbo (Madrid, Spain)
Step back in time at Madrid's Museo Cerralbo! Explore a stunning 19th-century palace filled with 50,000+ artworks—paintings by El Greco & Zurbarán, decorative arts, and more. A unique glimpse into aristocratic life.
About this artwork
- Title: State of the Hôtel de Ville of Paris after the fire suffered during the revolts of the Comuna
- Artist: charles-françois bossu
- Year: 1871
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo Cerralbo
- Corpus context: post-revolutionary france , societal upheaval
- Main color: White
- Keywords: 19th century france , urban documentary art , french architecture
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
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