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Dish with Hydrangeas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, white plate with blue flowers and leaves painted on it. The plate is centered in the image and viewed from the front. It has a white base color. The rim of the plate is a light greenish-blue color. The plate features a blue floral design with hydrangeas and leaves. The flowers are depicted in various shades of blue, with darker blue leaves and lighter blue flowers. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plate casts a slight shadow on the surface below it. The artist of this piece is Wilhelmina Barns-Graham and the title is "Dish with Hydrangeas".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1690–1730
Medium
Porcelain with celadon glaze and underglaze blue decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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