Design for Ceiling, Château de St. Aubin 1850 - 1900

This design for a ceiling, dated 1850-1900, is a watercolor by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise. It showcases a design for the ceiling of the Château de St. Aubin. The design incorporates alternating stripes of red and white, and a decorative, stylized floral motif that creates a sense of verticality. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The design reflects the trends in interior design in the 19th century, with its combination of classic ornamentation and decorative motifs.