Design for Architectural Ornament; verso: Two Designs for Architectural Ornament 18th century

This anonymous 18th century drawing, titled "Design for Architectural Ornament," features two detailed sketches of possible architectural ornament designs. The drawings are rendered in graphite on a sheet of paper, and the sketches depict elaborately ornamented structures, likely intended for a grand building. These designs showcase the intricate details and decorative flourishes that were popular in the 18th century, reflecting the taste for classical revival and Baroque elements in architecture. The sheet is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.