Page from a Scrapbook containing Drawings and Several Prints of Architecture, Interiors, Furniture and Other Objects 1795 - 1805
charlespercier
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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ink paper printed
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This page from a scrapbook by Charles Percier, a prominent French architect and designer, showcases a collection of drawings and prints focused on architectural details, furniture, and other decorative elements. Created between 1795 and 1805, the sketches offer a glimpse into the refined tastes of the era, highlighting the intricate ornamentation and classical influences prevalent in the Neoclassical style. The scrapbook, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides valuable insights into Percier's design process and the decorative trends of his time.
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