Equestrian & Animals
Transport of the Statue of Louis XIV to Place Louis-le-Grand
René-Antoine Houasse
A fascinating 17th-century depiction of a monumental equestrian statue in transit through a historic French square.
Transport of the Statue of Louis XIV to Place Louis-le-Grand
René-Antoine Houasse
1697 · Medium Not Listed
A striking late 17th-century scene capturing the monumental scale of an equestrian statue of Louis XIV during its historic relocation.
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A grounded artwork with confident presence with a clear neutral contrast — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1697 by René-Antoine Houasse, a student of Charles Le Brun, this work documents the technical and ceremonial feat of transporting François Girardon's equestrian monument of Louis XIV. The painting captures the statue against a dramatic, moody sky, emphasizing both the royal grandeur of the 'Sun King' and the architectural landscape of Baroque Paris.
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