Design for a a Mirror with a Rounded Top 1770 - 1821

This 18th-century design by John Yenn, an English architect and designer, depicts a mirror with a rounded top and an elaborate frame. The design features a delicate floral motif that adorns the sides of the frame and incorporates medallions with portraits within the design. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the elegant and intricate design principles characteristic of the Neoclassical period. The detailed design and the use of decorative elements reflect the prevailing aesthetic sensibilities of the time.