Page from a Scrapbook containing Drawings and Several Prints of Architecture, Interiors, Furniture and Other Objects by Charles Percier

Page from a Scrapbook containing Drawings and Several Prints of Architecture, Interiors, Furniture and Other Objects 1795 - 1805

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drawing, print, architecture

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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water colours

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print

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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underpainting

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arch

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

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architecture

This scrapbook page, created between 1795 and 1805, showcases the architectural designs of renowned French architect Charles Percier. The page is a collage of sketches and prints, each depicting different architectural elements, interiors, furniture, and objects. The composition of the page reflects Percier's interest in the Neoclassical style, evident in the precise lines and emphasis on symmetry, and his meticulous attention to detail. This scrapbook offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process of one of the most influential architects of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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