L’attaque au parlais [sic] national par des inconnus.

Maker Madsen Jean-Louis

Date1996

MediumAcrylic on canvas

Dimensions24” H x 32 1/8” W

SignedSigned at lower left: M.Jn-Louis 96

Credit LineGift of Mitchell and Loretta Chipin

Object numberCAR2006.02.CHI

DescriptionArmed soldiers holding rifles flank a tightly gathered group of people. Three official white buildings across the back of the painting give a sense of calm and order that is belied by bodies lying in front of the buildings. The spirits of the people killed by the police float over the buildings.

ClassificationsPaintings

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