Ontwerp voor een vruchten- en compoteschaal 1851 - 1930

This pencil sketch by Dutch artist Theo Colenbrander, titled "Ontwerp voor een vruchten- en compoteschaal" (Design for a fruit and compote dish), is a detailed design for a ceramic dish, likely for serving fruit or compote. Created sometime between 1851 and 1930, the drawing shows the bowl, lid and decorative elements. Colenbrander's design features delicate floral motifs, which suggest a beautiful and functional piece of tableware. The inscription on the drawing further clarifies its purpose and provides valuable insight into the artist's intent.