Suite of Vases: Plate 26
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows fancy vases covered in wild creatures and swirly plants. The artist mixes real vase shapes with made-up monsters and leafy curls. It feels playful but still neat and controlled. Saly trained as a sculptor but made these prints while in Rome. Back then, artists loved inventing new vase designs to sell. This plate is number 26 of 30. Check out the rest of the set at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
