Design for Fringed Curtains 1800 - 1850

This anonymous design for fringed curtains, dating back to the early 19th century, shows a classic window treatment. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a pair of curtains with elaborate fringing and a valance. The artist has rendered the design in meticulous detail, capturing the delicate folds of the fabric and the intricate patterns of the fringe. This drawing, a prime example of 19th-century interior design, would have been used by artisans and homeowners to visualize the finished product.