Eight Designs for Decorated Cups and Two Designs for Plate Rims 1845 - 1855

This 1845-1855 design sheet by English artist Alfred Henry Forrester, "Eight Designs for Decorated Cups and Two Designs for Plate Rims," features ten different designs for ceramic tableware. The designs, executed in watercolor and ink, showcase a range of decorative motifs and color palettes, including floral patterns, geometric shapes, and intricate borders. These designs, likely intended for production by a ceramics manufacturer, demonstrate the artist's talent for combining aesthetic appeal with practical considerations for the decoration of everyday objects. The sheet offers a glimpse into the world of Victorian decorative arts, where intricate patterns and vibrant colors were highly valued.