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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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