Perspectival study for one quadrant of a ceiling design including a trompe l'oeil balustrade by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Perspectival study for one quadrant of a ceiling design including a trompe l'oeil balustrade 1850 - 1900

drawing, print, architecture

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

muted colour palette

ink paper printed

print

light coloured

arch

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

watercolor

architecture

This 19th-century drawing by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise depicts a perspective study for a ceiling design, showcasing a trompe l'oeil balustrade. The detailed sketch utilizes architectural lines and precise measurements to create a convincing illusion of a three-dimensional balcony. This study, likely for a larger decorative scheme, exemplifies the meticulous planning and draftsmanship employed in architectural design during this period. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, it offers a glimpse into the creative process behind decorative elements in grand interiors.