Drawing for a Wall-Decoration 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century drawing, a design for a wall decoration, showcases the elegance of the Rococo style. The drawing depicts a delicate, ornately carved niche housing a decorative urn, all set beneath a framed window. The intricate floral motifs and flowing lines characteristic of the Rococo period are evident throughout the design, suggesting it was intended for a grand interior space. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, houses this piece, offering a glimpse into the decorative arts of the era.