The plate has a scalloped edge. The plate's rim has a repeating design consisting of parallel lines separated by bands of rectangles with their longer sides facing outwards from the plate's center; the rectangles alternate between filled with herringbone patterns and being blank; the design also features clusters of three flowers or fruits. The center of the plate features a scenic view of a boat on water near a palm tree and a tent; on the left, a building with a tower is visible behind trees; a hill slopes down to the water on the left. The title of the plate is "Plate" and the artist is Joseph Heath.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1845–ca. 1853
- Medium:
- Earthenware, transfer-printed
- Culture:
- British (American market)
- Dimensions:
- 597 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
