Design for a Window with Yellow Drapery 1700 - 1800

"Design for a Window with Yellow Drapery" is an anonymous 18th-century design for a window treatment. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a detailed depiction of a window adorned with yellow drapery. The design incorporates a swags of leafy garlands above the window and a decorative cornice below, suggesting the intricate details of interior design during the period. This drawing offers insight into the craftsmanship and aesthetic preferences of the time, highlighting the emphasis on elegance and embellishment in domestic settings.