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Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Mathématique... c.1889-1891. Creator: Eugene Carriere
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Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Mathématique... c.1889-1891. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Mathematique et Mineralogie, between 1889 and 1891
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Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris: Mathématique et Minéralogie" (Sketch for the Salon of Sciences of the Hotel de Ville of Paris: Mathematics and Mineralogy) is a captivating oil on canvas painting created by the renowned French artist Eugène Carrière between 1889 and 1891. This masterpiece is a testament to the artistic brilliance of the Fin de Siècle era and is housed in the Musée d'Orsay and Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, France. The painting is set indoors, with a dimly lit interior, where two allegorical figures, personifying Mathematics and Mineralogy, are depicted. Mathematics is represented as a naked woman, her body adorned with geometric symbols, sitting under an arc, her gaze fixed on an intricate geometric pattern. She holds a golden sphere in her left hand, symbolizing the universe and the cosmos. The allegorical figure of Mineralogy is depicted as a nude woman, her body covered in various minerals and rocks, symbolizing the earth and its geological wonders. She holds a large crystal in her hand, reflecting the light and casting intriguing shadows on the canvas. The painting's monochromatic color palette, consisting of black and white tones, adds to the mystical and symbolic atmosphere of the artwork. The use of oil painting technique on canvas material enhances the texture and depth of the painting, making it a visual treat for art enthusiasts. The painting's location in the prestigious Hotel de Ville of Paris further underscores its historical and cultural significance. Esquisse pour le salon des Sciences de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris: Mathématique et Minéralogie is a stunning example of the Symbolist artistic movement, which emphasized the use of allegory and symbolism to convey deeper meanings and ideas. This painting continues to inspire and intrigue viewers with its timeless beauty and thought-provoking symbolism.
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