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Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hommage de la Ville de Paris à Victor Hugo, 1894. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
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Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hommage de la Ville de Paris à Victor Hugo, 1894. Creator: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hommage de la Ville de Paris a Victor Hugo, 1894
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Esquisse pour l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris: Hommage de la Ville de Paris à Victor Hugo, 1894" is a poignant oil sketch by the renowned French Symbolist painter Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. This masterpiece, created in the late 19th century, is a tribute to Victor Hugo, the celebrated French poet, and a symbol of Parisian heritage. The painting depicts three figures - a man, a woman, and a boy - in a destitute setting. The man, who appears to be the poet himself, sits with a book in hand, lost in thought. The woman, with a worried expression, reaches out to help him, while the boy, who looks sick and malnourished, is being supported by another man. The scene exudes an aura of poverty and sickness, yet there is a sense of hope and compassion in the way the figures interact. The painting was commissioned by the City of Paris as a homage to Victor Hugo, who had been exiled from France for 19 years due to his political beliefs. The artwork was intended for the Hotel de Ville de Paris (Paris Town Hall), making it an important part of the city's cultural heritage. Puvis de Chavannes expertly uses oil on canvas to capture the intricate details of the scene, with the figures' expressions and body language conveying a deep sense of emotion. The color palette is dominated by blue tones, which adds to the somber mood of the painting. This artwork is now part of the collection of the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, one of the city's most renowned museums, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes and the rich cultural heritage of France.
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