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Esquisse pour la salle à manger de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Terre bienfaitrice et... 1892. Creator: Jules-Jean Ferry
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Esquisse pour la salle à manger de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : La Terre bienfaitrice et... 1892. Creator: Jules-Jean Ferry
Esquisse pour la salle a manger de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : La Terre bienfaitrice et nourriciere - Le Boire. La Richesse. La Vigne. Le Gouter. Le Bain. Les Fruits. Les Parures. Le Repos. 1892. The beneficial and nourishing land, allegories: Drinking, Wealth, Vines, Taste, Bathing, Fruits, Adornments, Rest
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Affluence Allegorical Allegorical Figures Amorini Bathing Canvas Material Ceiling Cherubim Cornucopia Drinking Grapevine Grapevines Horn Of Plenty Hotel De Ville Mural Ornament Ornaments Rest Resting Riches Town Hall Vine Vines Wall Painting Wealth Wealthy Allegorical Figure Angelic Cherubs Paris Museums Petit Palais Putti
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Esquisse pour la salle à manger de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris: La Terre bienfaitrice et... (Sketch for the dining room of the Paris City Hall: The Beneficent and Nourishing Land, Allegories: Drinking, Wealth, Vines, Taste, Bathing, Fruits, Adornments, Rest) is a stunning oil painting created by the French artist Jules-Jean Ferry in 1892. This allegorical masterpiece, now housed in the Musée d'Orsay and Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, showcases the abundance and richness of the earth and its bountiful gifts to humanity. The painting is a visual feast for the eyes, with allegorical figures representing various aspects of nature and human life. At the center, the earth is personified as a generous and nourishing goddess, surrounded by cherubs and putti, symbolizing the fruits of the earth and the blessings of the heavens. The allegorical figures of Drinking, Wealth, Vines, Taste, Bathing, Fruits, Adornments, and Rest are depicted in various scenes, each one highlighting the beauty and abundance of nature and the joy it brings to human life. The painting's vibrant colors and intricate details bring the allegorical figures to life, creating a sense of movement and energy that draws the viewer in. The architectural features of the painting, including the cornucopia, the horn of plenty, and the ornate frames, add to the grandeur and opulence of the work. Ferry's use of allegorical figures was a common artistic technique during the 19th century, reflecting the cultural and intellectual trends of the time. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the imagination and inspire wonder and awe. Whether viewed in person at the Musée d'Orsay or Musée du Petit Palais, or as a reproduction, Esquisse pour la salle à manger de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris: La Terre bienfaitrice et... is a work of art that continues to captivate and delight audiences today.
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