# Louis-Philippe's Arrival at the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville on July 31 1830

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## Artwork

- Artist: [PERRAULT, Léon-Jean-Bazille](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/perrault-lon-jean-bazille-r77ab0d6d3a637e>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 80 x 175 cm

## Commentary

In the wake of the events of the July Revolution in 1830 Charles X abdicated and Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orleans, became the Lieutenant General of the Kingdom on July 31 1830. He left riding the Royal Palace to get to the town hall of Paris.

## Attribution

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