Design for an elaborate arch 19th century

This anonymous 19th-century drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a design for an elaborate arch. The design is highly ornamented, featuring two figures, a central urn, and an abundance of intricate scrolls and garlands. The artist uses delicate lines and shading to suggest the three-dimensionality of the arch. This is a characteristic example of the Neoclassical style, which was popular during the 19th century.