Design for a carved and painted ceiling with clouds and ducks in the central circular panel 1830 - 1897

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise's "Design for a carved and painted ceiling with clouds and ducks in the central circular panel" (1830-1897), now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, presents a detailed design for a ceiling with a central circular panel depicting ducks and clouds. The artwork features intricate decorative elements, including a panel with a central circular design, a series of smaller circular panels, and a border with scrolling motifs, suggesting a design for a grand and elaborate ceiling. The muted colors, soft brushstrokes, and overall ornamental design reflect Lachaise's mastery of decorative art and his keen eye for detail.