Design for Two White Curtains with Gold Fringes and a White and Gold Pelmets 1800 - 1850

This anonymous design for curtains from the early 19th century depicts two windows, each with a pair of white curtains with gold fringe and a white and gold pelmet, a decorative fabric valance. The watercolor drawing demonstrates the refined tastes of the period and provides a glimpse into the world of interior design during the time. The delicate details of the curtains and pelmets, including the intricate gold tassels and delicate fringe, are beautifully rendered by the anonymous artist. This design for curtains, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the elegance and artistry of interior decoration in the early 19th century.