Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées (circa 1880)
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Jean Béraud's painting "Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées" captures a lively and elegant moment on the bustling avenues of Paris circa 1880. The scene is set on a misty day, highlighting the vibrancy and motion of city life during the Belle Époque. Central to the composition are two horse-drawn carriages. The foremost carriage is manned by a coachman dressed in a crisp, dark outfit; he guides a pair of spirited chestnut horses. Seated in this carriage are three figures, two of whom appear engaged in conversation.In the backdrop, the famous Arc de Triomphe looms, a soft silhouette against the grey Parisian sky, providing a textured historical context to the everyday life depicted in the foreground. The streets are depicted as busy thoroughfares, dotted with other carriages and pedestrians, illustrating the dynamic flow of urban life.Béraud's use of light and shadow, combined with detailed brushwork, beautifully conveys the texture of the horses' coats, the sheen on the carriages, and the subtle interactions between the figures. It's a snapshot of a moment, rich with the cultural and social nuances of its time.
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Jean Béraud was a French painter renowned for his numerous paintings depicting the life of Paris, and the nightlife of Paris society. Pictures of the Champs Elysees, cafés, Montmartre and the banks of the Seine are precisely detailed illustrations of everyday Parisian life during the "Belle Époque". He also painted religious subjects in a contemporary setting.