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Tile

John Sadler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a tile with a man and woman in 18th century clothing. The man on the left wears a tricorn hat, long jacket, waistcoat, short pants, stockings, and shoes. He holds a walking stick. The woman on the right wears a long dress and a hat. She is holding fabric in her hands. They stand in a field with foliage at their feet and a decorative border around the image. In the background, people on horseback and flags are visible. The title of the tile is "Tile by John Sadler".

Artwork details

Date:
1757–61
Medium:
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
517 × 624 px
Museum record:
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