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

This drawing, part of a series of twenty-three, was created by the Compagnia di Venezia e Murano and depicts a design for a chandelier, possibly for a mirror. The drawing uses muted, delicate colors to illustrate the ornate design with detailed floral embellishments, typical of the Venetian style. The company, renowned for its glassmaking, was likely working with a client to create a custom piece. This drawing, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the creative process behind the production of luxurious glassware in the 19th century.