Cabinet Design with Doors Adorned with Porcelain Plaques 1800 - 1900

This is a cabinet design with doors adorned with porcelain plaques on a sheet, created by an anonymous artist. The watercolor and graphite drawing presents a symmetrical façade, where a central cabinet is flanked by curved shelves. The palette is restrained, dominated by whites, creams, and delicate blues. The central doors feature oval porcelain plaques, possibly inspired by Neoclassical designs. These plaques, along with other ornamental details, are carefully aligned, emphasizing a sense of order. The symmetry creates balance, yet the subtle color variations and the asymmetry in the brushstrokes introduce a certain dynamism, preventing the design from feeling static. This visual interplay highlights the tension between formal structure and painterly gesture. It reflects broader artistic concerns about how design can embody both rational principles and expressive freedom.