Théâtre des Variétés and the Panorama buildings in Paris
1829
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1829
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Théâtre des Variétés and the Panorama buildings in Paris is a 1829 by Benjamin Ferrey, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a busy street scene in front of a tall, pale building labeled *Théâtre des Variétés*. The theater has big windows, columns, and a sign above the doors. To the right, a crowd of people in old-fashioned clothes stands under striped awnings, chatting or waiting. Behind them, another large building with a dome sits on a hill. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the buildings, making some areas glow while others stay soft. The mix of people and architecture feels lively, like a snapshot of daily life. Want to know more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for this drawing.
This watercolour depicts a landscape view of the Théâtre des Variétés and the Panorama buildings in Paris. The work was created by Benjamin Ferrey, a student of Pugin senior, during a visit to Paris alongside his mentor. Ferrey later documented the life of A.N.W. Pugin, reflecting the architectural connections between his circle and John Nash’s projects, including the Regent’s Park Diorama. A comparable view, excluding the Panorama buildings, was later included in Augustus Pugin’s publication *Paris and its Environs* (1828–1831).
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Benjamin Ferrey FSA FRIBA was an English architect who worked mostly in the Gothic Revival.
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