Vignette with Two Portrait Medallions 1764 - 1838

"Vignette with Two Portrait Medallions," a delicate engraving by Charles Percier (1764-1838), showcases the artist's mastery of Neoclassical design. This small-scale work, measuring 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches, depicts two circular medallions featuring classical profiles framed by a decorative garland and flanked by stylized foliage. Percier's meticulous attention to detail and use of symmetrical composition create a sense of balance and harmony, characteristic of the Neoclassical aesthetic. The inscription "C. Percier" at the bottom authenticates the artist's hand, while the blank space below the vignette suggests its intended use as a decorative element for a larger work, perhaps a book or a decorative scheme.