Botanical plate with a flowering eggplant 1750 - 1760

This porcelain plate, produced by the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory between 1750 and 1760, showcases a vibrant depiction of a flowering eggplant, accompanied by delicate butterflies and other botanical elements. The intricate details and delicate colors of the painting demonstrate the high quality of Chelsea porcelain, which was renowned for its exquisite botanical designs. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the flourishing of scientific illustration in the 18th century.