Design for Ceiling Decoration in Neoclassical Style 1790

This anonymous design for a ceiling decoration in the Neoclassical style, dated 1790, is a detailed drawing showcasing a complex and decorative plan for a ceiling. The design features a central, octagonal panel with two doves in flight, surrounded by a radiating pattern of leaves and scallops. The central panel is enclosed by a geometric pattern of triangles, with the entire structure framed by a series of decorative elements, including cherubs and wreaths. This design, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into the intricate details and elaborate ornamentation favored in the Neoclassical style of interior design during the late 18th century.