Design for a Painted Ceiling 1800 - 1900

This anonymous 19th-century watercolor design, titled "Design for a Painted Ceiling," exemplifies the Rococo style. The intricate design features a central motif of a stylized, ornate, and symmetrical "X" formation. The design includes ornate plasterwork, painted cherubs, and a patterned sky blue background punctuated by dark red and blue tones. It showcases the decorative exuberance of the Rococo period, often used in the ornamentation of ceilings and walls. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this design, offering a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of a bygone era.