Design for a Hall Lamp 1800 - 1810

"Design for a Hall Lamp, No. 3" is a watercolor design for a Chinese-style hall lamp by Lamqua. Created between 1800 and 1810, it is a testament to the popularity of Chinoiserie, a style that imitated Chinese art, during this period. The design features intricate details, including a hanging lantern with a delicate latticework pattern and a painted scene of a tree and birds. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the decorative art trend of incorporating Chinese elements into Western design.