Design for a ceiling in Baroque style with a central panel in trompe l'oeil 1820 - 1897

"Design for a ceiling in Baroque style with a central panel in trompe l'oeil" is a watercolor design by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise. The design showcases a Baroque-inspired ceiling, complete with intricate moldings and a central, oval-shaped panel featuring a trompe l'oeil effect. The ceiling is painted in a pale blue, and the moldings are adorned with cherubs, floral motifs, and other decorative elements. The design demonstrates the continued interest in classicism during the 19th century. It is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.