The Storming of the Tuileries, 10 August 1792

Why it's great

On August 10, 1792, the people of Paris attacked the Tuileries Palace, the king's home, and the monarchy fell. Jacques Bertaux painted the scene of fighting in 1793, soon after the event.

🏛️ Part of history

The French Revolution (1789–1799) — On August 10, 1792, the people of Paris attacked the Tuileries Palace, the king's home, and the monarchy fell.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,967 × 1,281 px · 2.5 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Jacques Bertaux

1741–1813 · born in Harcy · died in former 10th arrondissement of Paris

Jacques Bertaux was a French painter born in Harcy in the 1740s. He worked in Paris, and is best remembered for a vivid painting of the storming of the Tuileries Palace on August 10, 1792, which he made while the events were fresh.