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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a plate. The plate has a wide rim. The rim is decorated with a band of flowers and foliage. The inner part of the plate shows a painted scene. The scene depicts a house on the left. The house is large with multiple windows. There are trees on the right and behind the house. There are people and a horse-drawn vehicle in the foreground. The plate is circular. The plate is set against a light background. The photograph of the plate is set against a white background with a black border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830–ca. 1835
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
409 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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