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.
Sketch for the Escalier des Fêtes (July)
Luc-Olivier Merson
1893 · Oil Paint
An elegant neoclassical study for a ceiling mural, featuring delicate figures and floral motifs in a soft, airy palette.
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Where it works
An airy, quiet work with warm, lived-in color — adds quiet relief to a more composed setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Hallway · Living Room
- Placement
- Best for narrower walls, entry moments, and layered groupings
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft white
About the piece
Created in 1893, this oil sketch by Luc-Olivier Merson was designed for the monumental staircase of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. The composition features four allegorical scenes arranged around a central vault, unified by graceful floral scrolls and classical figures in a sophisticated palette of blush pink, cream, and sky blue.
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