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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 Hôtel de Ville Staircase: September
Luc-Olivier Merson
1893 · Oil Paint
An elegant Belle Époque decorative study for the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, featuring graceful allegorical figures and delicate floral motifs.
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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 · Gallery Wall
- Placement
- Best for narrower walls, entry moments, and layered groupings
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft white, Warm beige, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1893 by Luc-Olivier Merson, this oil sketch was a preliminary design for the grand staircase of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris. The work showcases Merson's mastery of architectural decoration, blending classical allegorical figures with airy floral garlands in a sophisticated palette of soft rose, cerulean, and gold. The central void was intended to accommodate the architectural vaulting, making it a fascinating glimpse into the process of high-period French muralism.
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