Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris by Luc-Olivier Merson. A symmetrical decorative ceiling study featuring allegorical figures, floral garlands, and ornate scrolls in a soft pastel palette of pink, cream, and blue.

Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Luc-Olivier Merson

1893 · Oil Paint

An elegant Belle Époque ceiling study showcasing delicate allegorical figures and ornate floral motifs.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Entryway · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Soft cream, Soft white, Soft sage

About the piece

Created in 1893 by Luc-Olivier Merson, this oil sketch served as a preliminary study for the Grand Festival Staircase of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. The composition features a harmonious arrangement of classical figures and playful putti intertwined with spring blossoms, representing a masterful example of French neoclassical decorative art.

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