Design for an Oval Serving Dish with Circular Raised Platform 1765 - 1795

This 18th-century anonymous pencil sketch depicts a design for an oval serving dish with a raised circular platform. The simple yet elegant design, showcased through the delicate lines of the sketch, highlights the functional and aesthetic sensibilities of the period. The dish, likely intended for serving food, embodies the refined taste of the time, emphasizing symmetry and practicality in its form. This design drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the creative process of an unknown artist who contributed to the rich tradition of decorative arts in the 18th century.