The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, 28 June 1919

The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles, 28 June 1919, is an oil-on-canvas work by Irish artist William Orpen created in 1919 to commemorate the Peace Conference at Versailles. Although traditionally viewed as a form of genre painting, Orpen's realistic depiction also reveals influences from Post-impressionism with its emphasis on mood and psychological depth. The painting captures the solemnity and gravity of the historic event, now housed at the Imperial War Museum in London. Orpen’s style diverges from idealization, offering a stark, documentary-like portrayal of the diplomatic negotiations.