Design for Green Curtains with Green Fringes and a Gold Pediment 1800 - 1850

This anonymous design from the 19th century depicts a three-part window dressed in green curtains with gold trim and a pediment. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the period, illustrating the meticulous attention to detail given to interior design. The simple yet elegant composition showcases the popularity of green hues and gold accents in the 19th century. This design exemplifies the burgeoning field of interior design, reflecting the growing emphasis on creating harmonious and aesthetically pleasing living spaces.