Design for Fringed, Pelmeted Curtains Hanging at Three Widows 1800 - 1850

This anonymous pencil drawing, "Design for Fringed, Pelmeted Curtains Hanging at Three Windows", is a detailed design for elaborate window treatments. Created between 1800 and 1850, it showcases the intricate detail and craftsmanship that characterized interior design during this period. The drawing meticulously depicts the curtains' flowing fabric, elaborate fringe, and ornate pelmets, highlighting the desire for elegance and sophistication in domestic spaces. The artwork is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offering a glimpse into the history of interior design and the evolving tastes of the time.