Design for a Frame 1800 - 1900

This anonymous drawing, “Design for a Frame”, depicts a detailed plan for a decorative frame. The piece is a pen and wash drawing on paper, possibly meant for a mirror or a painting. The frame design is composed of several layers of intricate, symmetrical flourishes with an overall rectangular shape, emphasizing the Rococo style popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. This work, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases the meticulous planning involved in creating ornate, decorative frames during this era.