Wallpaper design featuring bouquets of roses, strapwork, and rinceaux 1830 - 1897

This wallpaper design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, dating from 1830-1897, showcases an intricate pattern of bouquets of roses, strapwork, and rinceaux. The design, featuring a purple background accented by yellow and blue elements, highlights the popular floral motifs and decorative patterns characteristic of 19th-century wallpaper design. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the decorative tastes of the era, demonstrating the intricacy and detail employed in such designs.