Design for a Small Cabinet Between Curtains 1800 - 1850

This anonymous design for a small cabinet between curtains, dating from the early 19th century, is a delicate pencil drawing held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drawing showcases the cabinet's classical-inspired design, featuring pilasters with decorative details and a rectangular frame, further emphasized by the framing curtains. The inscription at the bottom reads "Mounts on good Castors to any part of the room," indicating the cabinet's intended functionality for moving around a room. The drawing provides valuable insight into interior design trends of the period, reflecting the growing popularity of classical motifs in domestic settings.