Design for Curtains 1841 - 1884

This pencil drawing by Charles Hindley and Sons, a prominent design firm in London, is a design for curtains, likely intended for a private residence. Created between 1841 and 1884, the drawing depicts a window with a detailed cornice and two pairs of curtains, featuring a valance and tasseled ties. The delicate lines and careful rendering of the design showcase the meticulous attention to detail that characterized Victorian interior design. This drawing is a valuable document of the era’s taste for elegance and refinement in domestic settings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this piece, a testament to the enduring appeal of Victorian design.