L'Allocution, 20 juillet, 1830 1830

"L'Allocution (28 Juillet 1830)" is a lithograph by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, created in 1830, depicting a scene from the July Revolution in France. The image shows a group of armed citizens listening to a speaker who is addressing them from a street corner in a battle-torn city. The lithograph, created shortly after the event, captures the revolutionary spirit and fervor of the people who were fighting for their rights and liberties. The work is characterized by a dramatic, energetic style and a sense of realism that reflects the artist's experience as a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars. The scene showcases the chaotic and dramatic events of the revolution, demonstrating the power of the people to overthrow tyranny.