One of Twenty-Three Sheets of Drawings of Glassware (Mirrors, Chandeliers, Goblets, etc.) 1850 - 1880

"One of Twenty-Three Sheets of Drawings of Glassware (Mirrors, Chandeliers, Goblets, etc.)" is a watercolor drawing on paper by the Compagnia di Venezia e Murano, a Venetian glassmaking company, dating from between 1850-1880. The sheet displays a series of designs for different types of glassware, including goblets, decanters, and bowls. The designs feature intricate details and decorative motifs, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of Venetian glassmakers during the mid-19th century. This drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as valuable documentation of the artistic and technical innovations in glassblowing during this period.