Bed in Egyptian Style, from 'Nouveaux modèles de Tentures (Bibliothèque de l'Ameublement)'

Bed in Egyptian Style, from 'Nouveaux modèles de Tentures (Bibliothèque de l'Ameublement)'

Ernest Foussier

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design for a bedroom inspired by Egyptian decorations. A large canopy bed is placed against a brightly painted wall. The bed is characterized by the large draped canopy which is attached to the ceiling and wall behind it. The draperies show patterns with lotus flowers, sun motifs and are trimmed with tassels.

Drawings and Prints

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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