Design for a covered vase 1810 - 1822

Thomas Fletcher’s “Design for a covered vase” is a detailed pencil drawing on paper created between 1810 and 1822. The design features a large, classical vase adorned with a detailed design of an eagle perched atop the vessel. The base of the vase is equally elaborate, featuring a scene of a woman surrounded by a group of figures and the inscription “24 January 1818.” This piece showcases the exquisite detail and the neoclassical aesthetic prevalent in decorative arts of the early 19th century.