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Plate

James and Ralph Clews

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with scalloped edge, white background, and black design. The plate has a wide decorative border around the edge with floral patterns. Inside the border, a thin dashed line encircles the center. The center of the plate features a scenic design with a boat on water, trees, buildings, and mountains in the background. The boat has a single mast and a small cabin. Floral patterns are also present around the boat. A second, wider dashed line encircles the central design. The plate is set against a gray background. Plate by James and Ralph Clews.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815–34
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
518 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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