Suite of Vases: Plate 28
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a fancy vase covered in wild creatures. A lion, a bird and a snake curl around the sides. The lines are crisp and clean. Saly studied old vase designs but made his own twist. He added imaginary beasts to make them feel alive. Check out Saly’s other vase etchings in the same set. Look for artist: Jacques François Saly (French, 1717–1776).
