Design for a Covered Tureen on a Footed Stand 1759 - 1816

Henri Auguste's "Design for a Covered Tureen on a Footed Stand" is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing of a tureen in the Neoclassical style, featuring a rounded body, a lid with a heart-shaped finial, and a footed stand with a decorative border. The design, dated between 1759 and 1816, reflects the artist's interest in classical forms and emphasizes symmetry and balance. This design, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the decorative arts of the late 18th century, a period characterized by its revival of classical ideals in art and design.