L’arrivée du Roi George V et de la Reine Mary à l’Opéra, Paris

Location

Country: France
City: Paris
Place: British Embassy

Gillot's painting captures the ceremonial pomp and glamour of the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary at the Paris Opéra on 22 April 1914. The sweep of the Opéra's grand staircase dominates the centre of the composition, providing a focal point for the royal couple standing on the central landing. Gillot was appointed by King George V and Queen Mary to accompany them on their official visit to Paris in 1914. This painting commemorates one of several royal engagements at which the French artist was present. Gillot had previously been present at the coronation of King George V at Westminster Abbey in 1911.

People

George V (1865 - 1936), Mary of Teck (1867 - 1953)

Places

France, Paris

Subjects

genre, man, woman, crowd, 20th century costume, ceremonial costume, dress, military uniform, lamp, King, Queen, soldier, royal/state visit, opera house/theatre, archway, column, fireplace, pillar (architectural feature), balcony, staircase, theatre interior

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

Eugène-Louis Gillot (1868 - 1925)

Title

L’arrivée du Roi George V et de la Reine Mary à l’Opéra, Paris

Date

22 April 1914

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 92.50 cm, width: 73.50 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Galerie de la Scala, Paris, April 2000

Inscription

br: 22 avril 1914 / PARIS / E. Louis Gillot

Provenance

Galerie de la Scala, Paris

GAC number

17479