Large sheets of pencil drawings for the design of painted decorations, probably intended to be transferred later as stencils. These vertical compositions feature stylized plant elements and ornamental motifs typical of the late 19th century, with precise rendering of line and volume. The presence of a discreet grid, as well as reference marks and annotations, confirms their function as preparatory studies in the workshop of a decorative painter or ornamentalist.
✦ Origin: Decorator's workshop ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 105 x 18 cm each ✦ Material: Paper, pencil drawing ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, noticeable old creases, slight wear and small tears along the edges, workshop marks
A rare testimony to the process of creating painted decorations, ideal for a collection focused on decorative arts or for a studio wall display.
