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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 Staircase of the Fêtes, Hôtel de Ville de Paris (August)
Luc-Olivier Merson
1893 · Oil Paint
A refined Belle Époque architectural study for the ceiling of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, featuring delicate figures and ornate scrollwork.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Office · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Soft gray, Soft sage
About the piece
Created in 1893 by Luc-Olivier Merson, this oil sketch was designed for the grand staircase of the Fêtes at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris. The composition features four allegorical panels dedicated to seasonal activities—beach bathing, gymnastics, excursions, and prize distributions—rendered in a soft pastel palette of rose, gold, and cornflower blue.
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