Sheet with floral pattern with a repeating line background 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century wallpaper fragment, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a repeating floral motif on a textured background. The design, featuring stylized flowers and leaves in muted tones of red, blue, and yellow, evokes a sense of delicate elegance typical of wallpaper designs from this era. The fragmentary nature of the sheet adds a layer of historical intrigue, offering a glimpse into the past and the enduring power of decorative arts. The pattern is reminiscent of the floral motifs popular in Rococo and Neoclassical styles, signifying the transition in taste from the ornate Baroque to the more restrained elegance of the 18th century.