Designs for Two Marble Pier Tables with Draperies 1815 - 1840

This anonymous design sketch depicts two marble pier tables. The drawing, completed sometime between 1815 and 1840, features two tables with delicately rendered, ornate details, showcasing the refined taste of the time. The light washes of watercolor and graphite create a sense of depth and subtle variation in the marble, while the inclusion of drapery suggests the tables' intended placement in a grand interior. These designs, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offer a glimpse into the world of interior design during the early 19th century.