After 1880, he changed his manner, devoting himself to mural decorations and to portraits. Prominent examples include the great plafond in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, entitled Paris Convening the World; his paintings in the New Sorbonne, representing Literature, The Sciences, and the Academy of Paris; and the plafond of the Opéra Comique theatre.
After 1880, he transitioned from his previous style to focus on mural decorations and portraits.  His notable works include the grand ceiling in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, titled "Paris Convening the World"; paintings in the New Sorbonne depicting Literature, The Sciences, and the Academy of Paris; and the ceiling of the Opéra Comique theatre.