Design for a Ceiling With an Elaborate Cove 1700 - 1780

This anonymous design for a ceiling, executed in the 18th century, provides a glimpse into the decorative styles popular during that era. The drawing features a detailed plan for a cove, a curved section of the ceiling, adorned with intricate moldings, garlands, and a central urn. The symmetrical composition and elegant detailing are characteristic of the Rococo style, a period known for its elaborate ornamentation and playful forms.