Ewer 1800 - 1900

This anonymous drawing of an ewer, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, dates from between 1800 and 1900. It depicts a detailed, elegant design for a silver ewer, featuring a winged figure at the top, elaborate floral and geometric patterns, and a classic urn-like shape. The drawing showcases the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with its emphasis on classical forms and ornamentation. The detailed rendering of the design suggests it may have been intended for use by a silversmith.