Six Designs for Decorated Plates 1845 - 1855

"Six Designs for Decorated Plates" is a collection of six watercolor sketches by Alfred Henry Forrester, a prominent English illustrator and caricaturist. This work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Forrester's versatility as a designer. Each sketch presents a unique and intricate design for a decorative plate, ranging from intricate floral patterns to geometric motifs. The use of vibrant colors and meticulous detail underscores the artist's mastery of watercolor techniques and his keen eye for design. The sketches likely served as preliminary drafts for actual ceramic plates, offering a glimpse into the creative process behind decorative art in the 19th century.