Designs for wall panels 1800 - 1820

This anonymous design for wall panels, dating from 1800-1820, is a detailed and intricate illustration of a decorative panel that incorporates elements of Neoclassicism and the Rococo style. The panel features a series of symmetrical, repeating motifs, including scrolling foliage, cherubs, and stylized urns. The use of soft, pastel colors and delicate details is characteristic of Rococo ornamentation. This drawing was likely intended to be used as a design for a room in a wealthy home or public building. The sheet is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.