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

This page from a scrapbook, dated 1795-1805, showcases the architectural and decorative designs of renowned French architect Charles Percier. The page features a variety of sketches, including a detailed drawing of an architectural archway, several vase designs, and decorative elements such as floral motifs. Percier, known for his Neoclassical style, was greatly influenced by the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek architecture, and this scrapbook serves as a fascinating glimpse into his design process and artistic vision. His meticulous sketches, executed in ink and pencil, exhibit both technical skill and artistic sensibility, demonstrating the breadth of his creative interests and highlighting his role in shaping the aesthetic landscape of his time.