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This is a large-scale mural, "Les Muses" or "La Mythologie des Arts," by Jean Dupas, located within the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, which is part of the Palais de Tokyo, in Paris, France. The mural features numerous stylized human and humanoid figures in an Art Deco, classical-inspired style, rendered in a palette of warm earth tones, blues, greens, and grays. The composition is vertically oriented and divided into several conceptual registers. In the prominent central section, a tall female figure in a flowing orange-red gown stands facing forward, holding a small green statuette in each outstretched hand. To her left, a muscular male figure in dark clothing with a green cloak lunges forward, holding a spear. Behind him, another female figure in purple drapery sits. To the central figure's right, an older male figure in dark brown robes stands with both arms raised dramatically towards the upper right. Architectural elements suggesting classical structures are visible in the background around these figures. The upper register contains reclining nude and semi-draped figures, including one on its back with legs raised, and another with wings. Further right, two draped male figures stand, one gesturing with an uplifted hand. The lower section of the mural depicts a dynamic scene of horses, possibly part of a chariot, rendered with powerful, stylized forms. To the left of the horses, two female figures in classical attire embrace each other. The mural is integrated into the architectural structure of the building, flanked by a light-colored, ribbed column on the right side.
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