Nine Designs for Decorated Plates 1845 - 1855

This is a collection of nine designs for decorated plates by Alfred Henry Forrester (1804 - 1872), a prominent British illustrator and caricaturist of the Victorian era. The designs, executed in watercolor and ink, feature a range of decorative motifs, from floral patterns and scrolling vines to geometric designs and stylized foliage. The meticulous detail and skillful use of color in these designs highlight the artist's talent for decorative arts and his ability to capture the beauty of nature in his work. This artwork is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.