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Soup Plate

Job & John Jackson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a soup plate. The plate is round with a decorative border around the rim. The border features a pattern of dots and floral designs. Inside the border, a scene depicts a large house with columns and a dark roof, surrounded by trees and a fence. In the foreground, a man on horseback is shown. The plate appears old and worn, with some chipping on the rim. The plate is displayed on a stand, casting a shadow on a surface. The background is a gradient gray color. The plate is titled "Soup Plate" and attributed to "Job & John Jackson".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1831–ca. 1835
Medium:
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
599 × 596 px
Museum record:
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