Designs for Two Decorative Panels

John La Farge's paired designs demonstrate the ornamental vocabulary of the Aesthetic Movement. The left panel layers colored stripes and geometric frames around a central rectangle, while decorative blue-and-gold arabesques define its border. The right panel echoes this structure with vertical emphasis and matching ornamental detailing. These studies showcase La Farge's approach to interior design and mural decoration, reflecting late-nineteenth-century American interest in coordinated architectural ornamentation. La Farge was influential in stained glass and decorative arts, blending classical principles with contemporary taste for integrated design across domestic and public spaces.