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The Assumption of the Virgin
Nicolas Poussin
An exquisite 17th-century masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin depicting the celestial ascent of the Virgin Mary surrounded by playful cherubs.
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L'Assomption de la Vierge
Émile Bin
1869 · Wood, Oil Paint
A dramatic 19th-century oil sketch by Émile Bin depicting the celestial Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1869 as a study for the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, this oil sketch by Émile Bin captures the spiritual energy of the Assumption. The work features a vibrant palette of blues and warm earth tones, with the fluid brushwork typical of French academic sketches, creating a sense of movement and divine light.
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