Design for Coffered Ceiling, Mme Païva's Chateau at Neudeck by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Design for Coffered Ceiling, Mme Païva's Chateau at Neudeck 1850 - 1900

drawing, print

drawing

natural stone pattern

wood texture

toned paper

print

nude colour palette

tile art

brown and beige

wooden texture

cardboard

layered pattern

brown colour palette

This detailed drawing by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise is a design for a coffered ceiling in Mme Païva’s Chateau at Neudeck. The design utilizes a grid of intersecting diamond shapes, each featuring intricate floral motifs within the frame, and a central recessed panel. The drawing is a testament to the elaborate interior design styles popular in the 19th century. The artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and artistry of the era.