Old World Portraits
President Sadi Carnot at the Paris Opera
Alfred Stevens
An imposing 19th-century historical scene by Alfred Stevens and Henri Gervex depicting French political figures at the Palais Garnier.
A Peace Conference at the Quai d'Orsay
William Orpen
1919 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 1919 historical painting by Sir William Orpen depicting the Paris Peace Conference in the opulent Salle de l’Horloge.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1919 by Sir William Orpen, this iconic work documents the momentous Paris Peace Conference following World War I. The composition juxtaposes the meticulously rendered figures of world diplomats against the soaring, gold-trimmed architecture of the Quai d'Orsay, capturing a sense of both historical gravity and the grand European tradition.
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