Half Rococo Cartouche with Cherubs 1700 - 1800

This anonymous drawing from the 18th century is a Rococo design for a cartouche. The Rococo style is known for its elaborate, asymmetrical ornamentation, often incorporating floral motifs and cherubs as seen in this design. The artist has used grey wash and yellow watercolor to depict the cartouche's intricate details, which would have been used for decorative purposes in furniture, architecture or other objects. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds this exquisite example of Rococo design.