Design for a Ceiling 1800 - 1900

This anonymous design for a ceiling from the 19th century, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the elaborate decorative style of the Rococo period. The intricately rendered design features a central section of patterned surface surrounded by swirling, asymmetrical motifs with floral accents, reminiscent of the ornate decorations favored during this era.