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Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Les mois républicains, 1901. Creator: Joseph Blanc
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Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Les mois républicains, 1901. Creator: Joseph Blanc
Esquisse pour l'escalier des fetes de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Les mois republicains, 1901. Allegories of the French republican months and signs of the zodiac. Frieze for a dome hollowed out in the centre. Vendemiaire, Brumaire, Frimaire, Nivose, Pluviose, Ventose, Germinal, Floreal, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor, Fructidor
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Esquisse pour l'escalier des fêtes de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris: Les mois républicains, 1901" is a stunning oil painting by the French artist Joseph Blanc. This allegorical masterpiece, created in the early 20th century, is a sketch for a frieze intended for the dome of the Hotel de Ville de Paris, the town hall of Paris. The painting depicts the allegorical figures of the French republican months and signs of the zodiac. The twelve months are represented as women, each holding symbols or attributes associated with the month. For instance, Vendemiaire, the first month, is shown as a woman picking grapes, while Pluviose, the ninth month, is represented as a woman pouring water from a pitcher. The signs of the zodiac are also present, each one depicted by cherubic figures or putti. These amorini, as they are also called, are depicted in various playful poses, adding a touch of whimsy to the overall composition. The painting is executed in rich colors and is set against a canvas background. The allegorical figures are dressed in flowing robes, their faces expressive and full of character. The overall effect is one of grandeur and beauty, fitting for a work intended for a public institution such as the Hotel de Ville. The painting is a testament to the artistic school of allegory and astrology that was popular in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a reminder of the country's rich artistic heritage and the enduring appeal of allegorical figures and signs of the zodiac. Today, this painting is housed in one of Paris's museums, likely the Petit Palais, where it can be admired by visitors from around the world. It is a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the French republican calendar and the enduring influence of allegorical art.
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