Design for Cove, Hôtel Cahen d'Anvers 1850 - 1900

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise's "Design for Cove, Hôtel Cahen d'Anvers" is a watercolor design for a decorative architectural element. Created between 1850 and 1900, this artwork is a detailed rendering of a cove with ornate details and a central motif featuring two cherubs flanking a bust. The design incorporates floral elements, a central portrait within a decorative frame, and a combination of both realistic and stylized forms that are characteristic of 19th-century decorative art. The drawing demonstrates Lachaise's mastery of architectural design and his understanding of creating decorative elements for interiors. The artwork is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.