Interior Design with a Large Renaissance Style Cabinet against a Green Wall 1880 - 1900

This anonymous design for an interior, likely a drawing for a cabinetmaker, features a large Renaissance style cabinet against a green wall. The detailed watercolor depicts the elaborate carving and decorative elements of the cabinet, including intricate moldings, panels with medallions, and a crest above the top doors. The overall design showcases the ornate aesthetic prevalent in interior design during the late 19th century, highlighting the revival of classical styles in furniture and architecture. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the creative process and design sensibilities of the period.