Ornament Design 19th century

"Ornament Design" is a 19th-century design for a decorative element. The drawing depicts a long, rectangular piece with a repeating pattern of circular medallions framed by stylized floral garlands and ribbons. The piece is supported by elaborate scrollwork feet, adding a sense of elegance to the design. The unknown artist likely intended this drawing as a model for furniture, a decorative element like a mantelpiece, or perhaps even a ceremonial object, showcasing the popular Neoclassical style prevalent in the 19th century. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.