Empire
By: Madeleine Deschamps ; special photography by Fritz von der Schulenburg.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Decoration and ornament -- Empire style.
Description: Illustrated with a superb collection of images, including paintings, drawings, watercolors, and 150 full-color photographs of projects in England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United States, author Madeleine Deschamps's gracefully written text discusses Empire interiors, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, painting, sculpture, music, literature, and lifestyle within the political and economic context that so strongly influenced the development and popularity of the style.

Napoleon's political hegemony may have ended long ago, but the style he fostered has remained of enduring interest among architects and designers. Indeed, an important Empire revival has developed in recent years, making this comprehensive, compelling, and sumptuous volume indispensable to designers, architects, art historians, and anyone captivated by the extravagant and brilliant style of the Napoleonic Empire.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-245) and index.