Design for a Wine Fountain 1770 - 1816

This drawing by Henri Auguste, a prominent French sculptor, is a design for a wine fountain. Executed between 1770 and 1816, the design features a classical urn with two handles atop a base supported by two lion figures. The intricately detailed design highlights the Neoclassical style popular during this period. This drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Auguste's mastery of form and his understanding of classicism in design.