Wallpaper Design
Unknown Maker
A dado is shown at the bottom, and a entablature on top. The panels show plant candelabra upon a yellow background. The candelabra are colored alternatively white and brown; they are identical design, the brown one standing lower than the white one. Two designs are alternatively suggested for leaves composing the motifs of the candelabra. Bunches of grapes are suggested in either case. A garland of blossom and leaves is on top. The background of its upper part is colored brown.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of Mary Hearn Greims
1840-60
Brush and gouache, graphite on white paper
1940-120-45
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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