Contains nudity
Ornamental & Decorative
Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris
Luc-Olivier Merson
An elegant Belle Époque ceiling study showcasing delicate allegorical figures and ornate floral motifs.
Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris (Juin)
Luc-Olivier Merson
1893 · Oil Paint
An elegant Belle Époque decorative sketch with soft pastel tones and classical allegorical figures.
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Where it works
A soft, restrained artwork with warm, lived-in color — keeps a formal wall from feeling heavy.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Entryway · Hallway
- Placement
- Works well where the room needs a lighter vertical note
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Soft white, Soft cream, Soft gray
About the piece
Created by Luc-Olivier Merson in 1893, this oil sketch was a preliminary design for the grand staircase of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. The composition features delicate floral garlands and classically draped figures in a harmonious palette of soft pink and blue, capturing the refined aesthetic of French decorative painting during the late 19th century.
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