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Plate

James and Ralph Clews

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate by James and Ralph Clews is a round, white ceramic plate with a scalloped edge. The plate features a black and white image of a town in the center. The town has buildings, a body of water, a boat, and mountains. Two people are standing on a dock in the foreground. The plate's border is decorated with a floral pattern, including flowers, leaves, birds and scrollwork. The floral design is black and white, matching the central image. The plate appears to be displayed against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–34
Medium:
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
599 × 600 px
Museum record:
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