Title
Gérard, Design for the decoration of the throne site at theTuileries Palace
Caption
François Gérard, et Percier et Fontaine
French school
Design for the decoration of the throne site at theTuileries Palace: "Cross-section of the entrance near the staircase"
Pen and ink, grey colour wash and watercolour on primed paper (43 x 50.5 cm)
Alberto Ricci Photo
Info+
In 1806 Napoleon commissioned his architects, Percier and Fontaine to construct the throne room in the Tuileries Palace. He enlisted François Gérard to do the paintings on the ceiling.
This watercolour shows the intricate design above the throne, which is painted using a combination of two contrasting styles and techniques. Gérard uses precise watercolour brushtrokes to show the architectural work of Percier and Fontaine and uses pen and ink on a colour wash to depict the two emblematic figures in a lively style.
Date
1806
Credit line
Photo12/Pierre-Jean Chalençon
Reference
CHC10A00_190
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
30,9Mb (2,4Mb) / 11,8in x 10,2in / 3543 x 3048 (300dpi)