DISCOVERART

Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise|Eugène-Pierre Gourdet

Design for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil balustrade and sky

second half 19th century
Graphite, gouache, and watercolor
33.9 × 49.9 cm (13.3 × 19.6 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise|Eugène-Pierre Gourdet

A garden pavilion in a forested landscapeA garden pavilion in a forested landscapeElevation of a paneled interior decorated with painted landscapes and coves with cartouches and flowersElevation of a paneled interior decorated with painted landsDesign for Salon Ceiling, Hôtel CandamoDesign for Salon Ceiling, Hôtel CandamoDesign for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil skyDesign for a ceiling with trompe l'oeil skyDesign for a ceiling decorated with clouds and birdsDesign for a ceiling decorated with clouds and birdsTrompe l'oeil design of birds and flowersTrompe l'oeil design of birds and flowersDesign for Grand Salon Ceiling, Hôtel HopeDesign for Grand Salon Ceiling, Hôtel HopeDesign for Trompe l'Oeil Stairway Ceiling, Hôtel HopeDesign for Trompe l'Oeil Stairway Ceiling, Hôtel Hope

More like this

Design for a Ceiling with Lion and LionessAnonymous, British, 19th century — Design for a Ceiling withHalf of a Circular Ceiling Design with NymphsAnonymous, British, 19th century — Half of a Circular CeilinDesign for a Ceiling DecorationAnonymous, Italian, 19th century — Design for a Ceiling DecoDesign for a Wall DecorationAnonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — Design fDesign for a CeilingFaustino Trebbi — Design for a CeilingDesign for a Painted CeilingAnonymous, Italian, 19th century — Design for a Painted CeilDesign for a Vestibule for A. C. Grant, Priory Grove, PerspectiveAnonymous, British, early 19th century — Design for a VestibOne Quarter of a Design for a Painted Ceiling (recto); Frieze with Putto, Vases,and Other Decorations (verso)Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century — One Quarter Design for Ceiling DecorationAnonymous, Italian, 19th century — Design for Ceiling DecoraDesign for a Fireplace and MirrorLady Diana Beauclerk|Charles Hindley and Sons — Design for aOne Half Design for a Painted Ceiling with Central Oval Left BlankAnonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century — One Half DesDesign for a Decorated CeilingAnonymous, Italian, 19th century — Design for a Decorated Ce