Fire on the Leaders and Cavalry... 1830 - 1831

"Fire on the Leaders and Cavalry..." is a lithograph by Auguste Raffet depicting a chaotic scene of the July Revolution of 1830. The print captures the tension and violence of the uprising, with French soldiers confronting a crowd of revolutionaries in the foreground. The scene is depicted in stark black and white, emphasizing the dramatic and brutal nature of the event. This lithograph is a powerful example of Raffet's talent for capturing the raw emotion of historical events, and it offers a glimpse into the turbulent period of French history.