Design for a Ceiling, an Oval within a Square, having a Criss-cross Border to the Oval, for Ampthill Park, Bedfordshire 1764 - 1774

Sir William Chambers's "Design for a Ceiling, an Oval within a Square, having a Criss-cross Border to the Oval, for Ampthill Park, Bedfordshire," dating from 1764-1774, is a meticulously drawn design for a ceiling decoration. The design features a central oval motif, intricately framed by a square border filled with repeating patterns. The ornate details, including intertwined floral elements and swirling lines, are characteristic of Chambers's work during the Neoclassical period. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the architect and designer's creative process, demonstrating his mastery of classical forms and his ability to create visually stimulating and elegant decorative schemes for interiors.