Design for Red Curtains with a Gold Pelmet 1800 - 1850

This anonymous watercolor design, dated 1800-1850, depicts a window treatment featuring crimson curtains with gold pelmets. The drawing showcases a corner window with three panels of red curtains, each tied back with a gold tassel. The elaborate, sculpted pelmet adds visual interest and sophistication to the design. The artwork exemplifies the popular decorative styles of the 19th century, highlighting the appreciation for intricate details and opulent materials in interior design. The piece is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.