Design for Four Vases 1765 - 1790

This anonymous design for four vases dates to 1765–90, and exemplifies the Rococo style. The drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the ornate and asymmetrical ornamentation characteristic of the period. The vases feature a decorative handle design, and the central vase has a stylized, organic shape. The delicate, flowing curves and decorative details of the Rococo era are evident in this design, reflecting the artistic ideals of the time.