Sculpture Study
The Painting and Sculpture studies were created between 1781
and 1783 by Charles Cameron. At that time the architect outfitted
a small corridor linking the Formal Blue Drawing Room of the Catherine
Palace with the Sculpture Study. In harmony with its name, bas-reliefs
dominate the decor of the Sculpture Study. The green-toned walls
are decorated with white classical-style bas-reliefs. The vaulted
ceiling displays a monochrome painting executed using the grisaille
technique. The door panels are filled in with a white ornamental
carved composition with inserts of painted miniatures and cameos.
The study's mahogany desk dating to the 18th century bears a gilded
bronze candelabrum produced in 1783 by the Petersburg artist Charles
Cameron. The amaranth armchairs by A. I. Tour and the gilded bronze
and cut crystal chandeliers were created in the 19th century.
The wall of the Sculpture Study displays the "Holy Family"
by the Florentine master, Christophane Allori (1577 - 1621).
