Design for Wall Treatment with Window and Door
19th century
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
7 7/8 x 10in. (20 x 25.4cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1969
Accession Number
69.660.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, Charles Monblond's *Design for Wall Treatment with and Door* (19th century) offers a glimpse into the meticulous world of architectural planning. Rendered in graphite on a modest 7 7/8 x 10-inch sheet, this drawing from The Elisha Whittelsey Collection captures the artist's precise hand in outlining an interior scheme. Monblond, a designer of the era, likely created it as a preparatory study, showcasing his skill in balancing functionality with aesthetic harmony. The composition centers on a wall treatment featuring a gracefu...
About the Artist
Charles Monblond · 1800–1900
**Charles Monblond**, a French painter and designer born in Paris, flourished during the mid- to late nineteenth century, capturing the ornate spirit of Second Empire decorative arts through his meticulous drawings and paintings. Residing at 9 Rue Marignan, he studied under M. Ch. Polisch, honing skills that blended floral still lifes with architectural ornamentation. In 1866, Monblond sought perm...