Eleven designs for the painted decoration of interiors 1830 - 1897

This sheet of eleven designs for painted interior decoration, by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, exemplifies the intricate detail and decorative flourishes characteristic of 19th-century interior design. The designs, executed in pencil and ink on paper, range from elaborate ceiling moldings to intricate floral motifs. The work showcases the artist’s mastery of architectural detail, evident in the meticulously rendered column capital and ceiling cornice designs, as well as his keen eye for natural forms, which are seen in the graceful floral motifs and the design for a panel within a frame. These studies, which likely served as preparatory drawings for larger-scale projects, are a testament to the meticulous planning and artistry that went into creating the opulent interiors of the time.