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Tile

John Sadler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a tile. A rocky coastline borders the left and right side. The rocky coastline on the right features a face. There are plants sprouting along the bottom and sides. A large sailboat with full sails is centered. A smaller sailboat with furled sails to the left. Several birds are flying overhead. A cannon protrudes through the tiles bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1757–61
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British
Dimensions
541 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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