Dining Room Elevation in a Simplified Third Pompeian Style 1870 - 1890

John Gregory Crace's "Dining Room Elevation in a Simplified Third Pompeian Style" (1870-1890) is a watercolor drawing that depicts a design for a dining room. The design features a simplified, yet elegant, Pompeian style with a focus on symmetry and a balanced use of color. This watercolor, currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a quintessential example of the stylistic trends of the late 19th century. The use of geometric patterns and classical motifs, particularly in the frieze above the door, were popular during this era as designers sought to evoke the grandeur and beauty of Ancient Rome.