Design for a Fruit Plate 19th century

This 19th-century anonymous design for a fruit plate features a circular composition of heart-shaped leaves and red berries. The design is executed in watercolor and pen on paper, with a yellow band around the edge of the plate. The artist has skillfully captured the delicate details of the leaves and berries, creating a charming and whimsical design. The plate is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This design would have been used for a plate that was intended to be produced in a ceramic form, and it provides an excellent example of the decorative arts of the 19th century.