Interior Design with a Central Door with Brown Curtains Flanked by Benches, against an Aquamarine Wall, with an Overdoor Painting 1880 - 1900

This anonymous watercolor, created between 1880 and 1900, depicts a detailed design for an interior space. The central door, flanked by benches and adorned with brown curtains, dominates the composition. The aquamarine walls are framed by white pilasters and intricate moldings, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail. An oval overdoor painting featuring a pastoral landscape adds a touch of visual interest. This design, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, exemplifies the decorative and architectural trends of the late 19th century.