Pompeiian Design for Wall and Doorway 1850 - 1900

"Pompeiian Design for Wall and Doorway" is a design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, a French artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The design, executed in watercolor, is a study for a wall and doorway that draws inspiration from the decorative motifs of Ancient Pompeii. The design features elaborate ornamentation, including a frieze with intricate floral patterns, an oval medallion with a scene of classical figures, and a doorway with intricate paneling. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a small work, measuring just 7 7/8 x 8 1/2 inches, highlighting Lachaise's attention to detail. This design exemplifies the revival of classical art and architecture in the late 19th century.