Design for Panel Decoration 1828 - 1840

This intricate design by J. Hulme, created between 1828 and 1840, features a female figure playing a lyre, surrounded by ornate floral motifs and scrollwork. The delicate line work and attention to detail exemplify the artist's skill in ornamental design, making this a fine example of 19th-century decorative art. "Design for Panel Decoration" would have served as a template for artisans creating decorative elements for furniture, ceramics, or other objects. This drawing is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.