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The Erection of the Luxor Obelisk on the Place de la Concorde
François Dubois
1836 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A grand historical scene capturing the dramatic moment of the Luxor Obelisk's installation in Paris amidst a sea of spectators.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in pale neutral notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Soft white, Soft gray, Olive green
About the piece
This 1836 painting by François Dubois meticulously documents a defining moment in Parisian history: the raising of the Luxor Obelisk at the Place de la Concorde. The artist captures the sheer scale of the event, contrasting the delicate network of ropes and wooden scaffolding against a vibrant, bustling crowd that fills the foreground, all under a vast, luminous sky.
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