Make your drawing room look just like Malmaison. Plates from “Recueil de décorations intérieures,” published for Napoleon and his Josephine. All of these from Cahier 2 which appeared in 1801. French. Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, creators.

Art book/folio, Aspirational decor from folios and magazines. 1 Minute
“Face latérale d’un petit Salon exécuté à Paris chez le C. C.” Plate 7. 1801. French. Image
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“Pendule éxécutée pour le C. G. en Espagne,” Plate 8. 1801. French. Image
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“Cheminée exécutée à Paris pour le C. D.” Plate 9. 1801. French. Image
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“Jardinière ou Table à Fleurs éxécutée pour le C. W. en Suede.” Plate 10. 1801. French. Image
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“Plan et Coupe de la Table indiquée à la Planche précédente.” Plate 11. 1801. French. Image
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“Lustre exécuté dans la Maison du C. Ch.——à Paris.” Plate 12. 1801. French. Image
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