Tureen 1800 - 1900

This anonymous drawing, titled "Tureen," is a design for a silver serving dish. Created sometime between 1800 and 1900, the drawing depicts a tureen with a lid, two handles, and four legs in the shape of columns. The tureen is decorated with delicate floral motifs and a beaded border. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and provides a glimpse into the design aesthetic of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It showcases the elegance and craftsmanship that was valued in silver design during this period, highlighting the influence of classical architectural elements on decorative arts.