Design for the decoration of an oval ceiling with putti and garlands; with a detail of a lunette 1830 - 1897

This watercolor design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, dated 1830-1897, depicts a decorative scheme for an oval ceiling. The design features a central, circular lunette with putti and garlands, surrounded by smaller, geometric compartments filled with floral motifs and cherubs. The overall effect is one of grandeur and exuberance, typical of the decorative arts of the 19th century. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, highlights Lachaise's talent for intricate design and his ability to evoke a sense of opulence and grandeur in his work.