Design for wallpaper featuring strapwork, rinceaux, and cartouches filled with bouquets of roses

Design for wallpaper featuring strapwork, rinceaux, and cartouches filled with bouquets of roses

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, Eugène-Pierre Gourdet

1830 - 1897 Drawing

67.827.227

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise's "Design for wallpaper featuring strapwork, rinceaux, and cartouches filled with bouquets of roses" (1830–1897) is a vibrant gouache drawing on wove paper that showcases intricate decorative patterns. The design features ornate strapwork and scrolling rinceaux, interspersed with cartouches that contain vivid bouquets of roses, set against a rich coral background. The composition balances elegance and complexity, utilizing a blend of colors that enhances the visual appeal of the floral motifs. This work reflects the decorative arts trends of the 19th century, illustrating Lachaise's skill in creating engaging and ornamental designs suitable for wallpaper.

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