Equestrian & Animals
Transport of the Statue of Louis XIV to Place Louis-le-Grand
René-Antoine Houasse
A fascinating 17th-century depiction of a monumental equestrian statue in transit through a historic French square.
Inauguration of the Statue of Louis XV
Joseph-Marie Vien
1763 · Medium Not Listed
An atmospheric 18th-century oil sketch depicting a grand civic procession in Paris.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Olive green, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This evocative oil sketch by Joseph-Marie Vien captures the inauguration of the Louis XV equestrian statue in Paris in 1763. Rendered in a sophisticated palette of earth tones and greys, the work depicts the city's officials on horseback, offering a glimpse into the ceremonial and political life of the Ancien Régime.
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