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

This drawing, "One of Twenty-Three Sheets of Drawings of Glassware (Mirrors, Chandeliers, Goblets, etc.)," is a design for a mirror by the Compagnia di Venezia e Murano, a glassmaking company in Venice, Italy. Created between 1850 and 1880, the drawing depicts two mirror designs featuring intricate rococo-style frames, ornate details, and colorful embellishments. The detail on the frames, including flowers and a beaded design, would have been made by Venetian glassmakers known for their skilled craftsmanship and artistry. The drawing showcases the company's designs for the production of glass mirrors during this period, capturing a moment in the history of Venetian glassmaking. This design is part of a larger collection of drawings housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.