Design for a Sleigh 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century design for a sleigh from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is a pencil sketch of a luxurious sleigh with elaborate decorations. The artist provides detailed drawings of the sleigh's frame, canopy, and various embellishments, hinting at the grandeur and opulence intended for the final product. The drawing, likely created as a preparatory study, provides insight into the design process of the time and the craftsmanship that went into creating such elegant carriages. The details of the decorative elements, such as the elaborate tassels and intricate carvings, highlight the attention to detail characteristic of the Rococo era.