Design for Ceiling, Hôtel Cottier 1874 - 1884

This design for a ceiling, created by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise between 1874 and 1884, is a watercolor on paper depicting a decorative ceiling in the Hôtel Cottier. The design features a delicate pattern of small pink flowers and a border of ornate gilded trim with floral motifs. This type of design is typical of the decorative arts of the late 19th century, often utilizing intricate patterns and stylized floral elements to create a sense of elegance and refinement. The design's delicate detailing and emphasis on symmetry are characteristic of Lachaise's work and the prevailing aesthetic of the time.