Designs for a Candlestick, Two Handled Vase, Decorated Plate and Footed Dish 1845 - 1855

This watercolor drawing, created by Alfred Henry Forrester between 1845 and 1855, contains a series of design proposals for a candlestick, vase, plate and dish. The designs feature intricate patterns and motifs in shades of green and gold, suggesting a classical or neoclassical style. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and offers a glimpse into the decorative arts of the mid-19th century.