Design for painted decoration of a ceiling incorporating interwined initials: DD by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Design for painted decoration of a ceiling incorporating interwined initials: DD 1850 - 1900

drawing, print

drawing

natural stone pattern

wood texture

pottery

print

geometric pattern

tile art

wooden interior design

vertical pattern

wooden texture

pattern repetition

layered pattern

This design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise is a watercolor on paper for the painted decoration of a ceiling. The design features a circular motif with intertwined initials, likely "DD", set within a square border. It showcases a symmetrical composition and decorative floral patterns in a range of soft hues. This design, dating from 1850 - 1900, offers a glimpse into Lachaise's artistic approach to ceiling design and the decorative trends of the period. This design is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.