Sheet with overall floral and dot pattern 1800 - 1900

This anonymous, hand-painted, floral pattern design is typical of wallpaper designs from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The pattern is composed of a repeating motif of stylized sprigs with small berries. It is believed to have been used for wallpaper, a popular decorative element in homes during this period. The repeating pattern of the wallpaper is a common motif used for wallpaper in this era, and the color scheme, featuring soft blue and brown, is also typical of this era. The artwork, on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, measures 4 13/16 × 7 1/2 in. (12.2 × 19 cm) and gives us a glimpse into the decorative aesthetic of 19th-century homes.