Sheet with red rectangular design 1800 - 1900

This 19th-century sheet of paper, likely created for decorative purposes, features a simple but elegant design. The paper is bordered with a repeating motif of red rectangular shapes, giving the piece a sense of symmetry and order. While the artist remains anonymous, their delicate hand and choice of color demonstrate a skilled understanding of design. The piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of a 19th-century decorative art.