Allegory
1893
Imagine looking up at a ceiling and seeing the heavens in a tumble—this circular sketch captures exactly that energy. A woman in golden robes fans herself elegantly, while nearby, a figure in blue dives headfirst clutching a bow, creating a sense of frantic motion. In the lower left, a purple-draped character holds up a theatrical mask, suggesting this scene represents the arts or the seasons. François Lafon created this academic study in 1893, likely planning a grand decoration where these floating figures would dance above an elegant room.