Four designs for painted borders to decorate a room 1820 - 1897

This watercolor on paper by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise features four designs for painted borders that would have been used to decorate a room. The designs are all in the style of the 19th century, with delicate floral motifs, geometric patterns and classical elements like urns and medallions. The artist likely intended these designs to be used for decorative purposes. This drawing is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.