Design for Window drapery 1830 - 1900

This detailed drawing, created by British artist Robert William Hume between 1830 and 1900, is a design for elaborate window drapery. The design features three large windows with an intricate arrangement of fabric swags, cascading folds, and decorative rosettes. The drawing is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This design, typical of the 19th century, would have been used for decorative window treatments in grand homes or public spaces. The delicate lines and shading evoke the elegance and formality of the Victorian era.