"Déja Vu"
Oil on canvas, 140 cm x 150 cm
Déjà Vu is widely regarded as Viacheslav Plotnikov’s signature masterpiece and the defining image of his artistic identity in Monaco—an instantly recognizable visual motif that has become synonymous with his name among collectors and the principality’s cultural elite. Depicting a woman in a flowing blue dress walking in front of the iconic Hotel de Paris. The photorealistic painting captures 1950s–1960s fashion, cinematic lighting, architectural details of the hotel, and a sophisticated, nostalgic atmosphere. Over the decades, it has hosted royalty, film stars, artists, and heads of state, becoming a symbol of refined luxury and aristocratic leisure. Its Belle Époque grandeur, ornate interiors, and association with the Casino de Monte-Carlo have made it an enduring icon of Riviera elegance.