Plate 3, from Suite of Vases
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1962-208-4
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Plate 3, from *Suite of Vases***Benigno Bossi (1727–1792), a skilled Italian artist of the 18th century, created *Plate 3* from his *Suite of V* in 1764. Housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's ceramics collection, this work captures the era's passion for elegant decorative. Bossi, known for his precise renderings, contributed to the rich tradition of Italian ornamental design during a time when artisans drew inspiration from classical antiquity to craft luxury tableware and vessels. Classified as ceramics, the plate likely showcases a vase design that would have guided potters or ename...