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

This page from a scrapbook, created between 1795 and 1805, showcases the architectural and decorative designs of Charles Percier, a prominent French architect and designer. The drawings depict a range of elements including furniture, interior details, and architectural features, all rendered in meticulous pen and ink. Percier’s designs, characteristic of the Neoclassical style, exhibit a preference for symmetry, geometric forms, and classical motifs, reflecting the prevailing artistic taste of the era. These sketches offer a glimpse into the creative process of a master of decorative arts, providing insight into the intricate details that defined the elegance of the early 19th century.