Design for Four Vases 1765 - 1790

This anonymous design drawing, likely made between 1765 and 1790, showcases four different vase designs, including two lidded versions. The precise details of the proposed vases are left to the imagination as the artist only provided a simple outline for each. The design is likely for decorative purposes, and could have been intended for production in porcelain or another material. The drawing is a fascinating artifact that offers insight into the design processes used during the 18th century. The "Design for Four Vases" is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.