Design for the decoration of a ceiling 1850 - 1900

This design for a ceiling decoration by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, created between 1850 and 1900, is a delicate and intricate work of art. The design features a series of elaborate borders in shades of pink, blue, and brown, interspersed with small floral motifs. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the use of decorative patterns common in ceiling design during the mid-19th century, blending elements of both classic and ornate styles.