Sheet with overall floral pattern with striped background 1800 - 1900

This anonymous 19th-century wallpaper design, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a repeating floral pattern with a striped background. The design, printed in red on a white background, shows a simple and elegant floral motif, likely representing a stylized flower or leaf. The use of a repetitive pattern and minimal color palette speaks to the aesthetics of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly the rise of decorative arts and the appreciation for simplicity and functionality. The design likely served as a sample for wallpaper production, showcasing the possibilities for interior decoration during that period.