Banknote motif: band of lathe work ornament 1819 - 1847

This intricate design, created by American artist Cyrus Durand between 1819 and 1847, showcases a repeating band of lathe work ornament. This type of artwork, a motif for a banknote, exemplifies Durand's detailed and precise style. The design's delicate, geometric pattern, rendered in black ink on a cream-colored sheet, reflects the precision and artistry of the period. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the design captures the essence of decorative art from early 19th-century America.