Design for a ceiling painted with putti in clouds with roses by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Design for a ceiling painted with putti in clouds with roses 1850 - 1900

drawing, print

drawing

natural stone pattern

water colours

pastel soft colours

pottery

print

handmade artwork painting

stoneware

cloud

watercolour bleed

earthenware

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Design for a ceiling painted with putti in clouds with roses" is a design for a ceiling painting by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The design depicts a whimsical scene of cherubs, or putti, playfully floating in the clouds, adorned with roses, which are symbolic of love and beauty. This type of design, common in Rococo and Neoclassical art, would have been a popular choice for grand, opulent interiors, adding a touch of playful elegance to the space.