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Esquisse pour le Buffet de la gare de Lyon : La ville de Lyon (plafond de la grande salle), c.1899. Creator: Guillaume Dubufe
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Esquisse pour le Buffet de la gare de Lyon : La ville de Lyon (plafond de la grande salle), c.1899. Creator: Guillaume Dubufe
Esquisse pour le Buffet de la gare de Lyon : La ville de Lyon (plafond de la grande salle), c.1899. Ceiling design for the buffet at Lyon railway station. Mercury offers caduceus to nude female figure
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This image showcases a celestial and mythological scene from the Esquisse pour le Buffet de la gare de Lyon : La ville de Lyon (plafond de la grande salle), or Sketch for the Buffet of Lyon Railway Station: The City of Lyon (Ceiling of the Grand Hall), created by French artist Guillaume Dubufe around 1899. The painting represents an intricate and elaborate ceiling design, which was intended for the buffet area of the Lyon railway station in France. The central focus of the composition is Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, travelers, and thieves, who is depicted offering a caduceus, the symbol of his power and authority, to a nude female figure. Surrounding Mercury are various cherubs, or amorini, and putti, winged infants, who add an ethereal and playful touch to the scene. The female figure is draped in a flowing cloak, adding an element of mystery and allure to the image. The color palette of the painting is rich and warm, with hues of gold, red, and orange dominating the composition. The use of gold leaf and intricate details in the painting adds to the opulence and grandeur of the design. The painting is a testament to the ornate and intricate interior decoration and design of the late 19th century, and is a prime example of the fusion of mythology, religion, and fashion in art during this period. This stunning work of art is now housed in the Musée d'Orsay and Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of French art and the intersection of mythology and interior design.
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