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Tile

John Sadler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square tile with a ship on it. The ship has three masts with billowing sails and a flag on the tallest mast. Hull of the ship is dark. Water depicted with wavy lines and ripples. Border around the image of the ship is ornate with curved lines and floral designs in the corners. Tile has a rough edge and appears to be old. Tile by John Sadler.

Artwork details

Date:
1757–61
Medium:
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
541 × 625 px
Museum record:
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