Oval design for a ceiling painted with putti in clouds 1850 - 1900

This watercolor design, created by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise sometime between 1850 and 1900, depicts an oval-shaped ceiling painted with putti (cherubic figures) amidst clouds. The design was likely intended for a decorative purpose, adding a whimsical touch to the interior of a home. The delicate watercolor washes and the playful figures create a light and airy atmosphere, characteristic of the romantic style of this era. The painting is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.