Design for Altar 1850 - 1900

This architectural design for an altar by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise was created between 1850 and 1900. The drawing depicts an ornate altar in a church, featuring an arched niche with a painting of the Virgin Mary. The design incorporates a variety of decorative elements, including marble columns, intricate moldings, and gilded accents. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of grandeur and reverence, typical of altar design during the 19th century.