Design for a Valance in the Style of Louis XVI with Bundles and Garlands of Flowers and an Ornamental Frame with a Tiger Face 1870 - 1900

This anonymous design for a valance, dated between 1870 and 1900, is a testament to the enduring popularity of the Louis XVI style. The intricate ornamentation, featuring garlands of flowers and a central tiger face within an ornamental frame, showcases the delicate craftsmanship typical of this period. The combination of floral motifs and animal imagery is characteristic of the Rococo style, which the Louis XVI style drew heavily upon. The design, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a fine example of the decorative arts of the late 19th century.