Design for Red Curtains with a Gold Pelmet 1800 - 1850

This anonymous watercolor design from the early 19th century, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a window treatment with red curtains and a gold pelmet. The detailed design includes a delicate pattern on the curtains and elaborate carvings on the pelmet, suggesting a refined interior design for a wealthy home. This type of design drawing was a common practice in the 19th century, reflecting the growing interest in interior decoration and the desire for a more sophisticated home environment.