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

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

water colours

print

sketch book

bird

personal sketchbook

arch

watercolour bleed

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

architecture

This page from a scrapbook, created between 1795 and 1805, showcases the architectural designs of Charles Percier, a prominent French architect and designer. The page features a variety of sketches, including architectural elements, furniture, and interior details, all drawn in pen and ink. Percier, known for his Neoclassical style, meticulously captured the intricate details and proportions of his designs, showcasing the elegance and refinement of the period. This scrapbook, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the creative process of a leading figure in the French Empire style.