Design for a Decorative Frieze 1820 - 1855

This anonymous design for a decorative frieze, created between 1820 and 1855, features a winged creature, a figure holding a goblet, and an urn filled with flowers, all set against a background of ornate scrolls. The frieze, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of 19th-century decorative art, showcasing the intricate details and stylistic flourishes that characterized the era. The delicate lines and subtle shading of the drawing contribute to the frieze's overall elegance and refinement.