Design for a Wall and a Ceiling Decoration 1774 - 1778

This design for a wall and ceiling decoration by Leonardo Marini, drawn between 1774 and 1778, demonstrates the intricate patterns and decorative flourishes favored in the late Rococo period. The design features two vertical panels for wall decoration, each comprised of a series of stylized floral motifs, and an upper panel depicting a ceiling design featuring a central octagon surrounded by rococo scrolls. The delicacy of the lines and the overall sense of movement in the designs are characteristic of this period in European decorative arts. The drawing currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.