Elevation of Reims Cathedral with the Royal Box for the Coronation of Louis XVIII by Charles Percier

Elevation of Reims Cathedral with the Royal Box for the Coronation of Louis XVIII 1815

drawing, print

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

muted colour palette

print

light earthy tone

traditional architecture

brown and beige

men

brown colour palette

watercolor

warm toned green

angel

"Elevation of Reims Cathedral with the Royal Box for the Coronation of Louis XVIII" (1815) by Charles Percier is an architectural drawing that depicts the elaborate design of the royal box at the Reims Cathedral in France, specifically for the coronation of Louis XVIII. The drawing showcases Percier's Neoclassical style with its emphasis on symmetry, order, and decorative details. The use of watercolor adds a sense of depth and realism to the drawing, highlighting the ornate details and grandeur of the royal box. This design would have been a key element in the elaborate spectacle of the coronation ceremony, emphasizing the power and majesty of the French monarchy.