Vase Design for 'Suite of Vases': Plate 27
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a fancy vase with swirling leaves and flowers. The lines are crisp and black against a plain white background. It looks like a blueprint for making real pottery. Saly worked in Paris but drew this in 1746. It was part of a set meant to teach craftsmen fancy designs. The shapes are bold and symmetrical, like a pattern you could carve into metal. If you like this style, check out Jean Bérain’s engravings for a similar look.
