Design for Ceiling at Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire 1742 - 1753

This drawing, created by John Sanderson between 1742 and 1753, is a design for the ceiling of Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire. The design showcases a central oval motif, surrounded by a grid of rectangular panels, all adorned with intricate floral and geometric patterns. Sanderson's meticulous attention to detail and his use of Rococo style ornamentation are evident in this design, which reflects the sophisticated taste of the era. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.