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Plate

Solomon Grimm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plate by Solomon Grimm is a round plate with a flat bottom and raised rim. The rim has a decorative edge with small bumps. The plate's interior features a design with shades of black, orange, yellow, and green. The design consists of symmetrical, abstract shapes resembling flames or teardrops. The colors are swirling and blended. The plate's background is a gradient transitioning from dark to light gray. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–25
Medium:
Earthenware; Redware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 471 px
Museum record:
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