Two Designs for Doorways with Alternate Overdoor Decoration by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Two Designs for Doorways with Alternate Overdoor Decoration 1850 - 1900

drawing, print

simple decoration style

drawing

natural stone pattern

muted colour palette

print

nude colour palette

stoneware

home decor

muted colour

showhome propping

soft colour palette

brown colour palette

"Two Designs for Doorways with Alternate Overdoor Decoration" is a pair of architectural drawings by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, created between 1850 and 1900. This artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases two elaborate doorway designs featuring ornate details. Each design, measuring 8 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches, displays an intricate framework of gilded moldings and paneling, emphasizing the symmetrical and balanced aesthetic of the era. The artwork is a testament to Lachaise’s talent for decorative design and reflects the popular styles of the 19th century.