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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Project for a Façade Decoration, Lyon
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Project for a Façade Decoration, Lyon

Project for a Lion Relief, Hôtel de Ville, Lyon
French School, circa 1700
Pen and blank ink with grey wash on paper.

Height: 250mm Width: 400mm

A detailed architectural drawing for a proposed sculptural relief depicting two rampant lions supporting a central medallion, designed for the Hôtel de Ville in Lyon. The composition combines the vigour of Baroque ornament with the clarity and symmetry of early 18th century French classicism,

Executed in pen and wash with elegant precision, the sheet demonstrates a confident architectural hand, likely that of a designer or sculptor working under municipal or royal patronage at the turn of the century.

The inscription "Sous voussure de l'escalier de l'Hôtel de Lyon" identifies the intended position of the relief beneath the staircase arch of the town hall, aligning this work with the rich decorative programmes undertaken in Lyon around 1700.

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