The taking of the Bastile on the 14 of July 1789 = Prise de la Bastile, le 14 Juillet 1789

Aquatint by J. Wells 'Drawn on the Spot by an eminent Artist' (Charles Benazech), published Nov, 20, 1789. 'A riotous scene outside the Bastille prison; men armed with bayonets and rifles storm the door, where a few guards attempt to ward them off. On the right, two men lie on the ground, and others collect strewn books, one lettered "Memoirs de la Bastille"; in the foreground, Governor Delauney is seized by two men wielding a sword and rifle' -- British Museum Aquatint by J. Wells 'Drawn on the Spot by an eminent Artist' (Charles Benazech), published Nov, 20, 1789. 'A riotous scene outside the Bastille prison; men armed with bayonets and rifles storm the door, where a few guards attempt to ward them off. On the right, two men lie on the ground, and others collect strewn books, one lettered "Memoirs de la Bastille"; in the foreground, Governor Delauney is seized by two men wielding a sword and rifle' -- British Museum Oblong folio, matted; margins trimmed close; creased, soiled. New York, Rockman Prints, 1953.