Design for Ceiling with Putti, Hôtel of Doctor Cranchi by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise

Design for Ceiling with Putti, Hôtel of Doctor Cranchi 1872

drawing, ornament, print

drawing

aged paper

ornament

toned paper

water colours

pastel soft colours

muted colour palette

print

men

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

soft colour palette

watercolor

"Design for Ceiling with Putti, Hôtel of Doctor Cranchi" is a watercolor design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, dated 1872. The design depicts a ceiling with a central panel featuring cherubs amidst clouds, surrounded by an intricate border of blue and yellow patterns. This small-scale design, measuring 14 1/2 x 6 3/8 inches, is a testament to Lachaise's meticulous attention to detail and demonstrates his artistic vision for interior decoration. The design is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City, showcasing the artistry of Lachaise's work in the realm of decorative arts.