
Figure Studies
Poem of the Soul: Memories of the Sky
Louis Janmot
A luminous and ethereal scene of celestial guardians carrying souls through a dreamy, atmospheric sky.

1854 · Oil Paint, Panel
A grand and luminous 19th-century allegorical scene by Louis Janmot, depicting the divine origins of the soul through a masterful romantic lens.
$239
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From $129
3 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
About the piece
Created in 1854 as part of his monumental cycle 'Le Poème de l'âme,' Louis Janmot’s 'Divine Generation' is a pinnacle of French Romantic symbolism. The work employs a soft, diffused light and a complex arrangement of celestial figures to explore mystical themes of life and spirit, resulting in a piece that feels both grounded in classical tradition and hauntingly ethereal.
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1854 · Oil Paint, Panel
A grand and luminous 19th-century allegorical scene by Louis Janmot, depicting the divine origins of the soul through a masterful romantic lens.
$239
For the selected configuration
From $129
3 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.