Who painted Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris?

Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris was painted by Eugene Lami in 1850.

Where can I see Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris?

Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris?

Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris is associated with French Romanticism.

Artwork

Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris

Eugene Lami , 1850

Ball at the Hotel de Ville, Paris is a watercolor work on paper by the French Romanticist artist Eugene Lami. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A watercolour painting captures a ball at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, conveying a sense of warmth and liveliness.

About this work

Overview

A watercolour painting captures a ball at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, conveying a sense of warmth and liveliness.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a grand room with a wide staircase, filled with people in formal attire, some dancing, others conversing or seated, while musicians play at the base.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using light and shadow to create depth and a three-dimensional effect, particularly on faces and stairs, with soft colours including pale blues, creams, and reds.