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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Plate by artist Josiah Wedgwood. The plate is round and white with two dark bands around the edge and a thin etched line between them. The plate's interior features a black-and-white illustration of a large building with a columned facade, a tower and chimney. The building is flanked by trees and there is a garden area with a person in the foreground. The plate sits on a plain background with shadows visible beneath it.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1804–ca. 1835
Medium:
Porcelain, transfer-printed
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
507 × 624 px
Museum record:
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