Design for a ceiling 1850 - 1900

This pencil drawing by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, titled "Design for a ceiling," is a detailed plan for a decorative ceiling. The design features a complex and intricate pattern of swirls, floral motifs, and geometric shapes. The overall effect is a sense of elegant symmetry and balance, common in ceiling designs of the 19th century. This design would likely have been intended for a grand interior space like a ballroom or a grand foyer. The intricate patterns and the use of pencil lines suggest a delicate yet grand style. The drawing is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.