Design for WIthdrawing Room Ceiling at Hagley Park, Staffordshire 1766 - 1776

"Design for Withdrawing Room Ceiling at Hagley Park, Staffordshire" is a pencil drawing by the renowned English architect James Wyatt, created between 1766 and 1776. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts an elaborate design for an octagonal ceiling, featuring intricate patterns of rosettes, chains, and radiating lines emanating from a central point. This design exemplifies Wyatt’s mastery of the Neoclassical style, characterized by its emphasis on symmetry, geometric forms, and classical ornamentation. The drawing's detailed rendering provides insight into the architectural and decorative elements of the period, offering viewers a glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of the 18th century.