Design for a Coffer 19th century

This anonymous 19th-century drawing is a design for a coffer, a type of chest or box. The drawing features a central figure surrounded by putti, or cherubs, and other figures in a dynamic composition. The use of pen and ink creates a delicate and detailed style, characteristic of design drawings from this period. The intricate design would have been ideal for a coffer intended for a wealthy patron, serving as a testament to their status and refined taste. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.