Design for Bedroom Ceiling, Hôtel Hope 1867

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise’s 1867 *Design for Bedroom Ceiling, Hôtel Hope* is a detailed architectural drawing that exemplifies the ornate and intricate style of interior design popular in the late 19th century. The design features a central, pale blue and pink background with a delicate floral pattern, framed by a richly decorated border. Two oval medallions, containing figures of angels, flank the central panel and are surrounded by a gold-toned frame. The lower border is adorned with a sequence of geometric patterns in red, gray, and gold. The drawing is a testament to the artistic vision of Lachaise and the grandeur of French interior design during the Second Empire.