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The Industries of the 12th Arrondissement: Instruction and Assistance
Eugène Romain Thirion
1880 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A grand 19th-century allegorical study by Eugène Romain Thirion, capturing the energy of civic industry and instruction through masterly brushwork.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1880, this oil sketch by Eugène Romain Thirion served as a preparatory study for the Mairie of the 12th arrondissement in Paris. The work depicts a grand allegorical scene where the central seated figure oversees the bustling activity of industry, education, and social assistance, while heraldic putti soar above. The loose, energetic brushwork typical of an 'esquisse' provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's monumental creative process, making it a striking choice for a formal study or gallery wall.
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