Scène Sur Les Champs-Élysées 

Jean Béraud captured this Parisian street with oil paints, immortalizing a moment of urbanity. Dominating the view is the Arc de Triomphe, a triumphal arch, an architectural symbol rooted in Roman antiquity, signifying victory and imperial glory. Consider the horses prancing along the boulevard. The horse, an ancient symbol of power, virility, and nobility, echoes through the ages, from the steeds of Greek gods to the warhorses of medieval knights. In antiquity, it was often linked to solar deities and chariot gods. The Arc and horses together create a dance of cultural memory, a choreography where ancient aspirations of glory find new expression in the Parisian boulevards. The subconscious echoes of past empires linger, a powerful reminder that history is never truly silent; it gallops through our collective psyche, shaping our present. This image speaks to the cyclical nature of symbols, constantly reappearing, revitalized, and reshaped across generations.