Design for a Large Bookcabinet, with a Door at Left and a Chair at Right 1800 - 1850

This anonymous 19th-century design for a large book cabinet, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a detailed architectural sketch of a grand bookcase. Featuring intricate ornamentation, the design showcases the craftsmanship of the period. It highlights the importance of libraries and knowledge, emphasizing the architectural elements that would have adorned such a space. The design also depicts a matching chair, suggesting the intended use of the cabinet in a study or library.