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Esquisse pour l'escalier d'honneur de la mairie de Pantin : Le Travail sous l'égide... 1886. Creator: Henri Leopold Levy
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Esquisse pour l'escalier d'honneur de la mairie de Pantin : Le Travail sous l'égide... 1886. Creator: Henri Leopold Levy
Esquisse pour l'escalier d'honneur de la mairie de Pantin : Le Travail sous l'egide de la Republique amene l'abondance et la prosperite (plafond), 1886. Labour, under the aegis of the French Republic, leads Abundance and Prosperity. Ceiling design: Mercury and Fortune, craftwork, goldsmith
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Esquisse pour l'escalier d'honneur de la mairie de Pantin - Le Travail sous l'égide de la République amène l'abondance et la prosperité
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(Sketch for the Honor Staircase of the Pantin Town Hall: Labour under the Aegis of the French Republic Brings Abundance and Prosperity), is a stunning oil painting by the 19th-century French artist Henri Leopold Levy. The artwork depicts a grand ceiling design, featuring Mercury and Fortune, with allegorical figures personifying Labour. The painting is a testament to the artistic and cultural heritage of France during the late 19th century. The allegorical figures of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, and Fortune, the goddess of prosperity, are depicted as they bestow their blessings upon a group of hardworking men and women. The men are shown hammering away at their tasks, while the women are busy with various craftworks and goldsmithing. The color palette of the painting is rich and vibrant, with gold accents adding a sense of opulence and grandeur. The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, is a prominent feature, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity that Labour brings under the aegis of the French Republic. This artwork is a significant example of the allegorical and mythological themes that were popular during the 19th century. It can be found in the collections of the Petit Palais museum in Paris, a testament to its historical and artistic significance. The painting is a reminder of the values of hard work, prosperity, and the role of the French Republic in shaping the country's cultural heritage.
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