Charles PERCIER and Pierre François Léonard FONTAINE, Description des cérémonies et des fêtes qui ont eu lieu pour le mariage de SM l'empereur Napoléon avec SAI l'archiduchesse Marie-Louise d'Autriche, Paris, imp. de Pierre Didot l'aîné, 1810. 1 vol in-plano: faux-titre, titre, 45 p., 13 pl., 1f. d'explication des planches. Copy with full margins. A few minor brown spots. Original Prussian blue boards restored. Commissioned from the Emperor's favorite architects, this work was intended to preserve the memory of ephemeral installations and to show the Emperor's power, in the same way as today's coronations are broadcast by cameras around the world. An architectural compendium, but also a political one, it was often presented to dignitaries of European powers.
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
