Design for the Decoration of a Lunette on the Staircase, Hôtel de Pless, Berlin 1850 - 1900

"Design for the Decoration of a Lunette on the Staircase, Hôtel de Pless, Berlin" is a watercolor drawing by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, dated sometime between 1850 and 1900. The design depicts a lunette, a decorative architectural element, featuring cherubs, floral garlands, and a decorative pineapple in a vase. The drawing is a decorative design for the Hôtel de Pless in Berlin. The use of playful cherubs and lavish details of flowers suggests a celebration of abundance and joy. This design is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.