Drawing, Design for a Bedroom Armoire in Louis XVI Style (Armoire pour un chambre à coucher riches, Style Louis XVI), 1873–79 (CH 18623115)

Armoire with tall doors with elaborate carving and marquetry. On tall center panel masks with plumed headdress are flanked by suspended musical trophies. Below two putti holding musical instruments, seated upon a tri-partite banner. Upper and lower panels decorated with hinges in acanthus leaf motif. Top of armoire displays ewers with helmet spouts which flank a mounted potpourri vase. Armoire is set in front of a carved wood paneled wall. Cast shadows throughout.