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Tile

Charles Volkmar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Charles Volkmar, Tile. The rectangular tile depicts a landscape scene with trees and a body of water. The tile has a raised surface with a textured appearance. The color palette features shades of green, yellow, orange, and brown. In the background, several trees are visible, with one prominent tree in the center and a range of hills or mountains behind them. The sky is orange and yellow, indicating either sunrise or sunset. The foreground shows a body of water with visible ripples. The overall style suggests an earthy, natural aesthetic. The tile's surface has a rough, uneven texture, resembling ceramic or clay material. The colors blend to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The image is detailed enough to distinguish the individual elements within the landscape. The tile's edges are straight and clearly defined. The background behind the tile is plain and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1900–14
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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