Design for a paneled ceiling 1820 - 1897

This design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, dated between 1820 and 1897, is a detailed watercolor drawing of a paneled ceiling. The design features a central octagonal panel with an ornate circular motif, surrounded by rectangular panels in red, blue, and gold with intricate floral and scrollwork designs. This elaborate scheme, typical of the neoclassical style, would have been intended for a grand interior and demonstrates the artist's ability to create balanced and visually striking decorative patterns. The drawing, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the decorative arts of the 19th century.